US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.6 KM W Int PR10 & P · Structure no. 016452

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129 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 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2025. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 129
Location2.6 KM W Int PR10 & P
RouteInterstate 22
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45295, -66.74627
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2017)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 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$235,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129 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 129 carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.