US Bridges

Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · Sj at Martin Pena Channel · Structure no. 006901

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,704 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
49,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 71 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 49,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2025. The structure is 1,704 ft (519.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 1.5 KM
CrossesMartin PE¥A Channel
LocationSj at Martin Pena Channel
RouteState Highway 2
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43959, -66.08267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,704 ft (519.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,600 (2017)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel carry?

About 49,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel?

The structure is 1,704 ft (519.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 1.5 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.