US Bridges

PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335

Poor

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 Km. South of Yauco · Structure no. 027061

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
826 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335 in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,300 by 2025. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPR-2
CrossesYauco River & PR-335
Location1 Km. South of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates18.02924, -66.84529
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length826 ft (251.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335 carry?

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

How long is PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335?

The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns PR-2 over Yauco River & PR-335?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.