US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 865

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.5 KM S E of Toa Baja · Structure no. 017211

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 865 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pr 865 in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 128,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,500 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 141 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 865
Location7.5 KM S E of Toa Baja
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41519, -66.2077
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,200 (2017)
Projected traffic161,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 865 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 865 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Pr 865 carry?

About 128,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 865?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 865?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.