US Bridges

Local Road over Pr 2

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South West of Yauco · Structure no. 014081

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Pr 2 in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPr 2
Location3 KM South West of Yauco
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01923, -66.86632
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Pr 2 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Pr 2 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Pr 2?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Pr 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.