US Bridges

Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River

Fair

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.2 KM East of San German · Structure no. 007941

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,700 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 178.0 KM
CrossesCupeyes River
Location3.2 KM East of San German
RouteState Highway 2
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07986, -67.00447
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2017)
Projected traffic44,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 178.0 KM over Cupeyes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.