US Bridges

Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Ponce City at Int PR10 · Structure no. 005841

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 227.8 KM
CrossesPortugues River
LocationIn Ponce City at Int PR10
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.996, -66.61402
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2017)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$221,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 227.8 KM over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.