US Bridges

Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Ponce · Structure no. 025851

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 226.3 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location2 KM South of Ponce
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99599, -66.62731
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2017)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 226.3 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.