US Bridges

Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 22

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Int of Pr 22 With Pr 5 · Structure no. 011841

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 22 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,400 by 2025. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 22 to Pr 5
CrossesPr 22
LocationAt Int of Pr 22 With Pr 5
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42268, -66.14231
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,000 (2017)
Projected traffic141,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$187,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 22 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 Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 5 over Pr 22 carry?

About 124,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.