US Bridges

Pr 2 over Cattle Pass

Fair

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM SE of Sabana Grande · Structure no. 016591

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 over Cattle Pass is a concrete slab carrying Pr 2 over Cattle Pass 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,200 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2
CrossesCattle Pass
Location4 KM SE of Sabana Grande
RouteState Highway 2
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03954, -66.94784
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2017)
Projected traffic33,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$59,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 over Cattle Pass built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 over Cattle Pass 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 2 over Cattle Pass carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 over Cattle Pass?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 over Cattle Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.