US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Arecibo · Structure no. 014442

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661 in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 661
Location5 KM East of Arecibo
RouteInterstate 22
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44, -66.64722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2017)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 661?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.