US Bridges

Pr 203 over Navarro Creek

Good

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM N.W. of S. Lorenzo · Structure no. 025041

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 203 over Navarro Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 203 over Navarro Creek in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,300 by 2025. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 203
CrossesNavarro Creek
Location4.5 KM N.W. of S. Lorenzo
RouteState Highway 203
CountyGurabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22088, -65.97779
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2017)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 203 over Navarro Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 203 over Navarro 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 203 over Navarro Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 203 over Navarro Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 203 over Navarro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.