US Bridges

Ramp PR117 to PR2 over Irrigation Channel

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM S E of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 016541

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR117 to PR2 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete slab carrying Ramp PR117 to PR2 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp PR117 to PR2
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location4 KM S E of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04288, -66.95139
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,300 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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp PR117 to PR2 over Irrigation Channel built?

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

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR117 to PR2 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR117 to PR2 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.