US Bridges

Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.8 KM S E of Guayanilla · Structure no. 009422

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385 in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,400 by 2025. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 Eastbound
CrossesPr 385
Location6.8 KM S E of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01151, -66.72604
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2017)
Projected traffic48,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385 carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Eastbound over Pr 385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.