US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 869

FairPosted for load

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Int Pr 22 and Pr 869 · Structure no. 011851

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 869 is a concrete slab carrying Pr 22 over Pr 869 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,400 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 869
LocationAt Int Pr 22 and Pr 869
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4225, -66.14694
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,500 (2017)
Projected traffic113,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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$837,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 869 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 869 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 Pr 869 carry?

About 99,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 869?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 869?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.