US Bridges

Pr 2R over Yaguez River

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Front of Caam Entrance · Structure no. 012891

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2R over Yaguez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2R over Yaguez River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,600 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2R
CrossesYaguez River
LocationAt Front of Caam Entrance
RouteState Highway 2R
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.206, -67.14
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2017)
Projected traffic27,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$132,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2R over Yaguez River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2R over Yaguez River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2R over Yaguez River carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2R over Yaguez River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2R over Yaguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.