US Bridges

Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11.15 KM SW of Ponce · Structure no. 028061

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 42,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,100 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 339 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 216.8 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location11.15 KM SW of Ponce
RouteInterstate 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98459, -66.7079
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width339 ft (103.3 m)
Roadway width189 ft (57.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,200 (2017)
Projected traffic59,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 42,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 339 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 216.8 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.