US Bridges

Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S.E. Vega Baja · Structure no. 023472

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,879 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
35,050
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion 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 35,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,150 by 2025. The structure is 2,879 ft (877.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22 Eastbound
CrossesDepresion
Location2.5 KM S.E. Vega Baja
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42752, -66.36137
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 length2,879 ft (877.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,050 (2015)
Projected traffic44,150 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion carry?

About 35,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion?

The structure is 2,879 ft (877.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 Eastbound over Depresion?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.