US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 1

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · North Martin Pe%a Channel · Structure no. 009131

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
177,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 22 over Pr 1 in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 177,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,800 by 2025. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 1
LocationNorth Martin Pe%a Channel
RouteInterstate 2
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4401, -66.0704
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,900 (2017)
Projected traffic202,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 1 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 1 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 over Pr 1 carry?

About 177,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 1?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 1?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.