US Bridges

Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM

Fair

Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM S E of Barceloneta · Structure no. 022811

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM in Barceloneta 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 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 43,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,700 by 2025. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesPr 22 59.3 KM
CrossesStreet 3 1.0 KM
Location3.5 KM S E of Barceloneta
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates18.43928, -66.58112
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 2024
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 rating81.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 59.3 KM over Street 3 1.0 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.