Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River
FairToa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North of Toa Alta · Structure no. 000371
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 81 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2025. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River carry?
About 21,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 2 23 KM over LA Plata River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.