US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Northwest of Puerto Nuevo · Structure no. 008962

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96,550
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, 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 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 96,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,050 by 2025. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 2
LocationNorthwest of Puerto Nuevo
RouteState Highway 22
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41804, -66.10012
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,550 (2017)
Projected traffic110,050 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 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 Westbound over Pr 2 carry?

About 96,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.