US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 014702

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road is a concrete slab carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesLocal Road
Location8 KM Southeast of Arecibo
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43778, -66.66111
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2017)
Projected traffic69,000 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$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Local 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 Westbound over Local Road carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.