US Bridges

Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.8 KM South of Toa Baja · Structure no. 018472

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,240 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,150 by 2025. The structure is 4,240 ft (1,292.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 22.7 KM
CrossesLA Plata River & Pr
Location2.8 KM South of Toa Baja
RouteInterstate 22
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41934, -66.26414
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans37
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,240 ft (1,292.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2017)
Projected traffic66,150 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr?

The structure is 4,240 ft (1,292.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 22.7 KM over LA Plata River & Pr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.