US Bridges

PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · Ahead over El Tuque Road · Structure no. 030931

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,100 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-2 220.5 KM
CrossesCarretera Hacia El Tuque
LocationAhead over El Tuque Road
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97429, -66.67611
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2017)
Projected traffic38,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque carry?

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

How long is PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns PR-2 220.5 KM over Carretera Hacia El Tuque?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.