US Bridges

Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River

Fair

San German Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM Noreast of S German · Structure no. 029331

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River in San German Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,600 by 2025. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 168.9 KM
CrossesDuey River
Location4 KM Noreast of S German
RouteInterstate 2
CountySan German Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11788, -67.07966
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2017)
Projected traffic47,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 168.9 KM over Duey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.