US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 014482

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

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638 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 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 638
Location6 KM Southeast of Arecibo
RouteInterstate 22
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43722, -66.67944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638 carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 638?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.