US Bridges

Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South West of Ponce · Structure no. 008762

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,950
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 22,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,650 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 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 2 224.8 KM
CrossesDel Agua Creek
Location4 KM South West of Ponce
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99226, -66.64118
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 statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,950 (2017)
Projected traffic31,650 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek 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 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek carry?

About 22,950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 224.8 KM over Del Agua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.