US Bridges

Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway Channel

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 West of Mayaguez · Structure no. 025471

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway 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 57,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,900 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM
CrossesWaterway Channel
Location2.5 West of Mayaguez
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17417, -67.15028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,200 (2017)
Projected traffic66,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway Channel built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway Channel carry?

About 57,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Ramal 4.9 KM over Waterway Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.