US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 165

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM N Int PR165 & · Structure no. 017191

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 165 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pr 165 in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 89,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,600 by 2025. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 145 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 165
Location0.2 KM N Int PR165 &
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41834, -66.25141
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,400 (2017)
Projected traffic112,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 165 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 165 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Pr 165 carry?

About 89,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 165?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 165?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.