US Bridges

Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM East of Guayanilla · Structure no. 022462

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127 is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127 in Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,550 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM
CrossesConnector Pr 2 to Pr 127
Location6 KM East of Guayanilla
RouteInterstate 2
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00001, -66.72099
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2017)
Projected traffic29,550 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$105,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127 carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 Wesb 214.5 KM over Connector Pr 2 to Pr 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.