US Bridges

Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Yauco · Structure no. 014771

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road is a concrete frame carrying Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,300 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 198.6 KM
CrossesDirt Road
Location1 KM South of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.02672, -66.85061
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2017)
Projected traffic50,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 198.6 KM over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.