US Bridges

Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.68 Kms. Sw. of Ponce · Structure no. 029321

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591 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 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,100 by 2025. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 2 223.2 KM
CrossesConnector to PR-591
Location5.68 Kms. Sw. of Ponce
RouteInterstate 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98634, -66.65461
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2017)
Projected traffic38,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591 built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591 carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 223.2 KM over Connector to PR-591?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.