US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 13 KM East from Arecibo · Structure no. 019712

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,850 by 2025. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 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 Eastbound
CrossesPr 2
Location13 KM East from Arecibo
RouteInterstate 22
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44111, -66.62889
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 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 rating107.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2017)
Projected traffic32,850 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 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$135,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 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 Eastbound over Pr 2 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.