US Bridges

Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.83 KM SW Ponce · Structure no. 028581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,100 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2 222 KM
CrossesDrain Channel Collector
Location5.83 KM SW Ponce
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates17.98104, -66.66227
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width213 ft (65 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2017)
Projected traffic38,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 222 KM over Drain Channel Collector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.