US Bridges

Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.2 KM S W of CATA¥O · Structure no. 011831

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5 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 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 22 to Pr 5
CrossesPr 5
Location3.2 KM S W of CATA¥O
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42318, -66.14061
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,500 (2017)
Projected traffic119,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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$134,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5 carry?

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

How long is Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.