US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 872

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Northwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 014031

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 872 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pr 872 in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 106,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,500 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 872
Location5 KM Northwest of Bayamon
RouteInterstate 22
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4188, -66.17744
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 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 rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,600 (2017)
Projected traffic121,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$920,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 872 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 872 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Pr 872 carry?

About 106,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 872?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 872?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.