US Bridges

Pr 22 over Local Road

Fair

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM East of Arecibo · Structure no. 022401

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Local Road in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 43,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,700 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesPr 22
CrossesLocal Road
Location10 KM East of Arecibo
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates18.43911, -66.59011
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,800 (2017)
Projected traffic65,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$263,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Local Road built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Local Road 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 over Local Road carry?

About 43,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Local Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.