US Bridges

Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Ponce City · Structure no. 018911

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,600 by 2025. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 12 3.3 KM
CrossesPr 2
Location3 KM S E of Ponce City
RouteState Highway 12
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99639, -66.60525
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2017)
Projected traffic44,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2 carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 12 3.3 KM over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.