Pr 700 over La Barra Creek
Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pr 700 over La Barra Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 12 of the 95 inventoried bridges in Caguas Municipio rated good (12.6%); 10 (10.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 54 ft |
| Location | 6 Kms. North of Caguas. |
| NBI structure number | 029151 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Puerto Rico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Caguas Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal | 1964 | 102,000 | Fair |
| Pr 52 12.4 Km over Creek | 1975 | 102,000 | Good |
| Pr 52 over 64 A Street | 1964 | 100,100 | Fair |
| Pr 52 over Bairoa River | 1964 | 100,100 | Fair |
| Pr 52 over Local City Street | 1964 | 100,100 | Fair |
| Pr 52 over Urban City Street | 1964 | 100,100 | Fair |
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