Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River
PoorPenuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM East of Guayanilla · Structure no. 009481
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2025. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River carry?
About 33,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 2 212.4 KM over Tallaboa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.