US Bridges

Pr 493 over Pr 22

Fair

Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.9 KM W Int PR22 & P · Structure no. 016891

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 493 over Pr 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 493 over Pr 22 in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2025. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 493
CrossesPr 22
Location2.9 KM W Int PR22 & P
RouteState Highway 493
CountyHatillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45903, -66.77179
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 493 over Pr 22 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 493 over Pr 22 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 493 over Pr 22 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 493 over Pr 22?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 493 over Pr 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.