US Bridges

Pr 2 over Local Road

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM N W of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 013671

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Local Road 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.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,400 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesLocal Road
Location2 KM N W of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05581, -66.95604
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2017)
Projected traffic37,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$149,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Local Road built?

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

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

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Local Road?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.