US Bridges

Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek

Fair

Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM N W of Vega Alta · Structure no. 022121

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,503 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
70,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 70,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336,480 by 2025. The structure is 1,503 ft (458 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location3 KM N W of Vega Alta
CountyVega Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43208, -66.34064
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,503 ft (458 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,100 (2017)
Projected traffic336,480 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek 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 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek carry?

About 70,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 1,503 ft (458 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Pr 2 32.4 KM over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.