US Bridges

Pr 22 over Pr 137

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms. West of Vega Baja · Structure no. 023591

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Pr 137 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Pr 137 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 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 89,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,800 by 2025. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesPr 137
Location3 Kms. West of Vega Baja
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4389, -66.42404
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,500 (2017)
Projected traffic112,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Pr 137 built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 over Pr 137 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 over Pr 137 carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 over Pr 137?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Pr 137?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.