US Bridges

Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.40 Se. of Vega Baja · Structure no. 023462

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,869 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
44,750
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674 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 44,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,400 by 2025. The structure is 2,869 ft (874.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM
CrossesPr 674
Location2.40 Se. of Vega Baja
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42774, -66.3529
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,869 ft (874.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,750 (2017)
Projected traffic56,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674 carry?

About 44,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674?

The structure is 2,869 ft (874.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Wbd 33.75 KM over Pr 674?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.