US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Puerto Nuevo · Structure no. 008941

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 193,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,100 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Eastbound
CrossesMargarita Creek
LocationIn Puerto Nuevo
RouteInterstate 22
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41833, -66.09694
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.6 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,100 (2017)
Projected traffic220,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek carry?

About 193,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over Margarita Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.