US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive

Poor

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM North of Bayamon · Structure no. 020011

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,438 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100,600
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,700 by 2025. The structure is 1,438 ft (438.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesBayamon & Hondo Rive
Location4.5 KM North of Bayamon
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates18.42222, -66.15472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,438 ft (438.4 m)
Longest span316 ft (96.3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,600 (2017)
Projected traffic114,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$789,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive carry?

About 100,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive?

The structure is 1,438 ft (438.4 m) long with a longest span of 316 ft (96.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Bayamon & Hondo Rive?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.