US Bridges

Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM SW of Ponce · Structure no. 024172

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,771 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,300 by 2025. The structure is 2,771 ft (844.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 52 - Pr 2
CrossesPr 2 Matilde Rv Creek
Location1 KM SW of Ponce
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99193, -66.63679
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,771 ft (844.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2017)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv 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 Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek?

The structure is 2,771 ft (844.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 52 - Pr 2 over Pr 2 Matilde Rv Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.