US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM S E of Arecibo · Structure no. 014512

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,350
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road 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 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,050 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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 Eastbound
CrossesAccess Road
Location4.5 KM S E of Arecibo
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43719, -66.68522
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,350 (2017)
Projected traffic23,050 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$55,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road 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 Eastbound over Access Road carry?

About 15,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.