US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.8 KM W Int PR22 & P · Structure no. 016852

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

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 by 2025. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 651
Location1.8 KM W Int PR22 & P
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45228, -66.73868
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2017)
Projected traffic43,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$842,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651 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 651 carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 651?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.