US Bridges

Pr 22 over Malaria Creek

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM E Int Pr 22 & Pr · Structure no. 011781

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Malaria Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 22 over Malaria Creek in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 104,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,100 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesMalaria Creek
Location3 KM E Int Pr 22 & Pr
RouteInterstate 22
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42261, -66.12885
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,500 (2017)
Projected traffic119,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Malaria Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Malaria Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Malaria Creek carry?

About 104,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Malaria Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Malaria Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.