US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South West of Dorado · Structure no. 022242

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694 in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.

It carries about 53,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,900 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 694
Location6 KM South West of Dorado
RouteInterstate 22
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42638, -66.29826
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,100 (2017)
Projected traffic66,900 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694 carry?

About 53,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 694?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.