US Bridges

Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM

Good

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM NE of Manati · Structure no. 023381

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,700
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,900 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 113 ft wide.

CarriesPr 22 46.3 KM
CrossesPr 686 0.6 KM
Location3 KM NE of Manati
RouteInterstate 22
Coordinates18.44169, -66.46539
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,700 (2017)
Projected traffic68,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM carry?

About 54,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 46.3 KM over Pr 686 0.6 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.