US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp

Fair

Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico · South of Barceloneta Town · Structure no. 022842

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,750 ft
71 main spans
Daily traffic
47,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 47,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,100 by 2025. The structure is 7,750 ft (2,362.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesManati River Pr 204 &amp
LocationSouth of Barceloneta Town
RouteInterstate 22
CountyBarceloneta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44479, -66.53235
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.7 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans71
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,750 ft (2,362.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,900 (2017)
Projected traffic67,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp 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 Manati River Pr 204 &amp carry?

About 47,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp?

The structure is 7,750 ft (2,362.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Manati River Pr 204 &amp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.