US Bridges

Baramaya Street over Pr 2

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Ponce · Structure no. 024181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baramaya Street over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baramaya Street over Pr 2 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2025. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesBaramaya Street
CrossesPr 2
Location1 KM West of Ponce
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates17.99327, -66.63961
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2005)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Baramaya Street over Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Baramaya Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Baramaya Street over Pr 2 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baramaya Street over Pr 2?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Baramaya Street over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.