US Bridges

Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128

Fair

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.4 KM Southeast of Yauco · Structure no. 020321

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128 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 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,900 by 2025. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 2 197.85 KM
CrossesPr 128
Location1.4 KM Southeast of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
CountyYauco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.025, -66.85417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2017)
Projected traffic25,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$262,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128 built?

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

What condition is Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128 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 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128 carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 197.85 KM over Pr 128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.