US Bridges

Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 500 Mts of Ponce Leon Ave · Structure no. 016781

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,037 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
25,250
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,250 by 2025. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 22 to Pr 1
CrossesNatural Soil Depression
Location500 Mts of Ponce Leon Ave
RouteState Highway 22
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43885, -66.06983
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,037 ft (316.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,250 (2005)
Projected traffic27,250 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression carry?

About 25,250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 22 to Pr 1 over Natural Soil Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.