US Bridges

Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression

Fair

Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms.Northeast of Manati · Structure no. 024271

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,350
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression in Manati Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 27,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,450 by 2025. The structure is 624 ft (190.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 44.4 KM
CrossesDepression
Location3 Kms.Northeast of Manati
RouteInterstate 22
CountyManati Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44656, -66.44829
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length624 ft (190.1 m)
Longest span236 ft (72 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,350 (2017)
Projected traffic34,450 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression 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 44.4 KM over Depression carry?

About 27,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression?

The structure is 624 ft (190.1 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (72 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 44.4 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.