US Bridges

Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · De CATAñO a Bayamon · Structure no. 027101

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,900
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20 in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 44,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,900 by 2025. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 De Ramp Pr 5
CrossesPR-5 KM 7.20
LocationDe CATAñO a Bayamon
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42245, -66.14102
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,900 (2005)
Projected traffic64,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$882,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20 carry?

About 44,900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 De Ramp Pr 5 over PR-5 KM 7.20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.