US Bridges

Pr 2 over Flores River

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM S W Sabana Grande · Structure no. 009681

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Flores River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 2 over Flores River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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.

It carries about 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2025. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesFlores River
Location1.2 KM S W Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07896, -66.97313
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Flores River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 over Flores 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Flores River carry?

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

How long is Pr 2 over Flores River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Flores River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.