US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pajuil Street

Poor

Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S W of Barceloneta · Structure no. 022851

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pajuil Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pajuil Street 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,300 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesPr 22
CrossesPajuil Street
Location3 KM S W of Barceloneta
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates18.44278, -66.55017
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating84.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,500 (2017)
Projected traffic77,300 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pajuil Street built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Pajuil Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Pajuil Street carry?

About 51,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pajuil Street?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pajuil Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.