US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · North of Puerto Nuevo Dev · Structure no. 008922

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,550
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 96,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,055 by 2025. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Eastbound
CrossesDe Diego Avenue
LocationNorth of Puerto Nuevo Dev
RouteInterstate 22
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41775, -66.09014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,550 (2017)
Projected traffic110,055 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue carry?

About 96,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over De Diego Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.