Pr 22 Eastbound over Grande De Arecibo River
FairArecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Southeast of Arecibo · Structure no. 020582
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 4,921 ft
- 39 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,350
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 22 Eastbound over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound 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 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,050 by 2025. The structure is 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 22 Eastbound over Grande De Arecibo River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound 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 Eastbound over Grande De Arecibo River carry?
About 15,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over Grande De Arecibo River?
The structure is 4,921 ft (1,500 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over Grande De Arecibo River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.