Pr 2 over Cibuco River
PoorVega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM East of Vega Baja · Structure no. 000391
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 2 over Cibuco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 over Cibuco River in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 78 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2025. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 2 over Cibuco River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Pr 2 over Cibuco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 2 over Cibuco River carry?
About 21,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 2 over Cibuco River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 2 over Cibuco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.