US Bridges

Pr 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11.35 Kms SW of Ponce · Structure no. 028931

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2 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 5 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 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 216.1 KM
CrossesRamps to Pr 2
Location11.35 Kms SW of Ponce
RouteInterstate 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98524, -66.70924
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,200 (2017)
Projected traffic59,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2 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 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2 carry?

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

How long is Pr 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 216.1 KM over Ramps to Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.