US Bridges

Pr 102 over Cruces River

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM of Int PR2 & P · Structure no. 016491

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 over Cruces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 102 over Cruces River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2025. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102
CrossesCruces River
Location0.3 KM of Int PR2 & P
RouteState Highway 102
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.19417, -67.14278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 over Cruces River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 102 over Cruces River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 102 over Cruces River carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 over Cruces River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 over Cruces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.