US Bridges

Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM S of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 014761

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM 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 580 ft (176.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 183.5 KM
CrossesPr 328 0.03 KM
Location1.2 KM S of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06684, -66.95794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 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 and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$511,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM?

The structure is 580 ft (176.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 183.5 KM over Pr 328 0.03 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.