US Bridges

Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River

FairPosted for load

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM N W of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 009671

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 181 KM
CrossesCruces River
Location3 KM N W of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07945, -66.97658
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2017)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River carry?

About 24,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 181 KM over Cruces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.