US Bridges

Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM

Fair

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · Northwest of Puerto Nuevo · Structure no. 008972

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

About this bridge

Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM 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 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 96,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,050 by 2025. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Easb 5.7 KM
CrossesPr 2 5.0 KM
LocationNorthwest of Puerto Nuevo
RouteState Highway 22
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41667, -66.10083
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,550 (2017)
Projected traffic110,050 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM carry?

About 96,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Easb 5.7 KM over Pr 2 5.0 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.