US Bridges

Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.1 KM E Int PR22 & P · Structure no. 011791

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines is a concrete slab carrying Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines 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 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 104,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,100 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesOil Pipe Lines
Location1.1 KM E Int PR22 & P
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42667, -66.13667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$81,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines 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 Oil Pipe Lines carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Oil Pipe Lines?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.