US Bridges

Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Km. South of Ponce · Structure no. 025861

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 2 225.9 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location2 Km. South of Ponce
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99584, -66.62733
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2017)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 2 225.9 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 2 225.9 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.