US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 28

Poor

Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.2 KM South of Cata& · Structure no. 011771

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 28 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pr 28 in Guaynabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 years old, older 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 104,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,100 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 157 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 28
Location2.2 KM South of Cata&
CountyGuaynabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42234, -66.11536
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.8 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,500 (2017)
Projected traffic119,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 28 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 28 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Pr 28 carry?

About 104,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 28?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 28?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.