US Bridges

Local Road over Pr 2

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N W of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 009691

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Pr 2 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPr 2
Location1 KM N W of Sabana Grande
RouteCity Street 0
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07749, -66.96778
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2005)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$680,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Local Road over Pr 2 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 Local Road over Pr 2 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Pr 2?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.