US Bridges

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water

Fair

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms. Nw. of Vega Alta · Structure no. 019462

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,669 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,150 by 2025. The structure is 2,669 ft (813.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Westbound
CrossesPr 2 Pr 676 & Water
Location2 Kms. Nw. of Vega Alta
CountyVega Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43086, -66.3452
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,669 ft (813.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2017)
Projected traffic34,150 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$21.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water 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 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water?

The structure is 2,669 ft (813.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.