US Bridges

Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over Depression

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S E of San Juan · Structure no. 016791

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
491 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over Depression is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over 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 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,700 by 2025. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM
CrossesDepression
Location5 KM S E of San Juan
RouteState Highway 1
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43909, -66.0699
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2017)
Projected traffic42,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over Depression built?

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

What condition is Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over Depression carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over Depression?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 Pr 22 .2 KM over Depression?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.