US Bridges

Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM N W of Guanica · Structure no. 016631

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,200 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 188.3 KM
CrossesMagina Creek
Location6.5 KM N W of Guanica
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03, -66.93812
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2017)
Projected traffic33,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$846,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Pr 2 188.3 KM over Magina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.