US Bridges

Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 Kms. Int. Pr 114 · Structure no. 024741

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 64,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,100 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 158.30 KM
CrossesSabalos Channel
Location0.2 Kms. Int. Pr 114
RouteInterstate 2
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17193, -67.15056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,800 (2017)
Projected traffic88,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel carry?

About 64,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 158.30 KM over Sabalos Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.