US Bridges

Pr 359 over Pr 2

Good

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · East of Yauco · Structure no. 031271

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 359 over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 359 over Pr 2 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2025. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 359
CrossesPr 2
LocationEast of Yauco
RouteState Highway pr-35
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03085, -66.8418
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2017)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 359 over Pr 2 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 359 over Pr 2 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 359 over Pr 2 carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pr 359 over Pr 2?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 359 over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.