Pr 23 over Margarita Creek
GoodGuaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Caparra Interchange · Structure no. 008451
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 23 over Margarita Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 23 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 23 over Margarita Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 23 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 23 over Margarita Creek carry?
About 29,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 23 over Margarita Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 23 over Margarita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.