US Bridges

Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave.

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.47KM NE LA Guancha · Structure no. 028311

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
869 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave. in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2025. The structure is 869 ft (264.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 12 2.1 KM
CrossesHighway Caribe Ave.
Location1.47KM NE LA Guancha
RouteState Highway 12
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97722, -66.61083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length869 ft (264.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,400 (2017)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave. carry?

About 27,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave.?

The structure is 869 ft (264.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 12 2.1 KM over Highway Caribe Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.