US Bridges

Pr 102 over Flores River

Good

Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 West Rio Grande · Structure no. 025131

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 102 over Flores River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 102 over Flores River in Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 102
CrossesFlores River
Location1.5 West Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 102
CountySabana Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07947, -66.97332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2017)
Projected traffic20,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 102 over Flores River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 102 over Flores River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 102 over Flores River carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 102 over Flores River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 102 over Flores River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.