Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek
GoodSan Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 100M E Mall Entrance · Structure no. 030211
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marginal 17 over Ponnock 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.
Who owns Marginal 17 over Ponnock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.