US Bridges

Pr 2 over Portugues River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At S E Side of Ponce · Structure no. 015941

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Portugues River is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pr 2 over Portugues River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2025. The structure is 403 ft (122.9 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
CrossesPortugues River
LocationAt S E Side of Ponce
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99698, -66.60185
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length403 ft (122.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2017)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Portugues River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Portugues River carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Portugues River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Portugues River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.