US Bridges

Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms S E of Vega Baja · Structure no. 023451

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,300 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 35.8 KM
CrossesPr 160 2.2 KM
Location2 Kms S E of Vega Baja
RouteInterstate 2
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42769, -66.37227
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,100 (2017)
Projected traffic88,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM carry?

About 70,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 35.8 KM over Pr 160 2.2 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.