US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 020572

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,899 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,550 by 2025. The structure is 4,899 ft (1,493.3 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
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location2 KM Southeast of Arecibo
RouteInterstate 22
CountyArecibo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44452, -66.70506
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,899 ft (1,493.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2017)
Projected traffic36,550 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 4,899 ft (1,493.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.