US Bridges

Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S W of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 014821

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway 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 6 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,200 by 2025. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesPr 117 & Waterway
Location5 KM S W of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0432, -66.951
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2017)
Projected traffic34,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Pr 117 & Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.