US Bridges

Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22

Good

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.39KM SE Dorado · Structure no. 029791

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22 in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMetro Urbano Road
CrossesPr 22
Location5.39KM SE Dorado
RouteCity Street 0
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41809, -66.24384
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Metro Urbano Road over Pr 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.