US Bridges

Pr 22 over Local Road

Poor

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 S W of Vega Baja · Structure no. 023581

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Local Road 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 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 89,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,800 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.5 S W of Vega Baja
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44144, -66.41407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,500 (2017)
Projected traffic112,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Local Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Local Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Local Road carry?

About 89,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Local Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.