US Bridges

RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM West Mayaguez · Structure no. 025941

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,700 by 2025. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg
CrossesYaguez River
Location0.5 KM West Mayaguez
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2065, -67.14532
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2017)
Projected traffic24,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg 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 2024.

How much traffic does RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM Pr 2 to Mndz Vg over Yaguez River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.