US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Dorado · Structure no. 022272

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,550
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659 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 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 26,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,450 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Eastbound
CrossesPr 659
Location5 KM South West of Dorado
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42636, -66.27969
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,550 (2017)
Projected traffic33,450 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659 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 Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659 carry?

About 26,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 659?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.