US Bridges

Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM East of Guayanilla · Structure no. 009472

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM is a concrete frame carrying Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM 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 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 18,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,250 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM
CrossesPr 384 0.1 KM
Location6 KM East of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates18.013, -66.73322
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,550 (2017)
Projected traffic25,250 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$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM carry?

About 18,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Wbnd 211.9 KM over Pr 384 0.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.