US Bridges

Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.68 KM SW of Ponce · Structure no. 028941

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H 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 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 49,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,700 by 2025. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 221.6 KM
CrossesConnector Pr 591 & H
Location6.68 KM SW of Ponce
RouteInterstate 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97787, -66.66667
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,800 (2017)
Projected traffic69,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H 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 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H carry?

About 49,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 221.6 KM over Connector Pr 591 & H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.