US Bridges

Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek

Good

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM East of Int Pr 2 · Structure no. 008411

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 23 KM 6.2
CrossesMargarita Creek
Location0.2 KM East of Int Pr 2
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41127, -66.10389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$783,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 23 KM 6.2 over Margarita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.