US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water

Poor

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms. Nw. of Vega Alta · Structure no. 019472

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,630 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,150 by 2025. The structure is 2,630 ft (801.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesPr 22 Eastbound
CrossesPr 2 Pr 676 & Water
Location2 Kms. Nw. of Vega Alta
Coordinates18.42931, -66.34723
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating71.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,630 ft (801.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 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 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$21.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Eastbound 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 Eastbound over Pr 2 Pr 676 & Water?

The structure is 2,630 ft (801.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.