US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 016432

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10 in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 by 2025. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 10
Location1 KM Southeast of Arecibo
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45222, -66.71833
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2017)
Projected traffic43,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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$143,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10 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 10 carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.