US Bridges

Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel

Good

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM S E of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 016531

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete slab carrying Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp PR2 to PR117
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location4 KM S E of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04318, -66.95044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,822 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel built?

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

What condition is Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR2 to PR117 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.