US Bridges

Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South West of Cata&# · Structure no. 011811

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch 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 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2 KM South West of Cata&#
RouteInterstate 22
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42281, -66.13546
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 2023
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.