US Bridges

Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM S Int Pr 26 & Pr · Structure no. 010212

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
846 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
117,050
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 117,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,450 by 2025. The structure is 846 ft (258 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM
CrossesMartin PE¥A Channel
Location2 KM S Int Pr 26 & Pr
RouteInterstate 22
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43683, -66.07168
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length846 ft (258 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,050 (2017)
Projected traffic133,450 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$12.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel carry?

About 117,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel?

The structure is 846 ft (258 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Nrbd 1.7 KM over Martin PE¥A Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.