US Bridges

PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.16 Km. S.W. of Ponce · Structure no. 029851

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,100 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-2
CrossesPunto De Oro Avenue
Location4.16 Km. S.W. of Ponce
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98973, -66.64569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2017)
Projected traffic38,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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

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 over Punto De Oro Avenue built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue carry?

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

How long is PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns PR-2 over Punto De Oro Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.