US Bridges

Pr 22 over Margarita Creek

Good

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Puerto Nuevo · Structure no. 027741

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,300
2005 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Margarita Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Margarita Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,300 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 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
CrossesMargarita Creek
LocationIn Puerto Nuevo
RouteInterstate 22
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41882, -66.09674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.6 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2005)
Projected traffic58,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Margarita Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 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 22 over Margarita Creek carry?

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Margarita Creek?

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

Who owns Pr 22 over Margarita Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.