US Bridges

Rural Local Road over Pr 2

Fair

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West Sabana Grande · Structure no. 009651

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Local Road over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rural Local Road over Pr 2 in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2025. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRural Local Road
CrossesPr 2
Location3 KM West Sabana Grande
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08099, -66.98765
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$87,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rural Local Road over Pr 2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rural Local Road over Pr 2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rural Local Road over Pr 2 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rural Local Road over Pr 2?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rural Local Road over Pr 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.