Pr 2 178.0 Km over Cupeyes River
San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pr 2 178.0 Km over Cupeyes River in San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 32,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 47 inventoried bridges in San Germán Municipio rated fair (55.3%); 9 (19.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 65 ft |
| Location | 3.2 Km East of San German |
| NBI structure number | 007941 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Puerto Rico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in San Germán Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 2 173.6 Km over Cain River | 1964 | 38,000 | Poor |
| Pr 2 over Toruno Creek | 1964 | 38,000 | Good |
| Pr 2 174.1 Km over Hosp Concepsion Access | 2010 | 38,000 | Good |
| Pr 2 168.9 Km over Duey River | 2010 | 35,000 | Fair |
| Pr 2 179.5 Km over Local Road | 1972 | 32,900 | Good |
| Pr 2 175.1 Km over Pr 122 0.2 Km | 2014 | 32,900 | Fair |
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