US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 140

Fair

Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM S W of Barceloneta · Structure no. 022861

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

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 140 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pr 140 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,700 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 140
Location4 KM S W of Barceloneta
RouteInterstate 22
CountyBarceloneta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44258, -66.56001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,800 (2017)
Projected traffic65,700 by 2025
Trucks6%
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 140 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 140 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Pr 140 carry?

About 43,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 140?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 140?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.