US Bridges

Connector to PR121 over Pr 2

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South Sabana Grande · Structure no. 012491

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connector to PR121 over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector to PR121 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,700 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesConnector to PR121
CrossesPr 2
Location1 KM South Sabana Grande
RouteCity Street 0
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07148, -66.96085
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2017)
Projected traffic24,700 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$281,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector to PR121 over Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Connector to PR121 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 Connector to PR121 over Pr 2 carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Connector to PR121 over Pr 2?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Connector to PR121 over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.