US Bridges

Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM NE Int Pr- 23 · Structure no. 027851

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 20 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 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 57,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,900 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 2 3.7 KM
CrossesPuerto Nuevo River
Location1.7 KM NE Int Pr- 23
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates18.42646, -66.09442
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.3 m)
Roadway width144 ft (44 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,200 (2017)
Projected traffic66,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo 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 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River carry?

About 57,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 3.7 KM over Puerto Nuevo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.