US Bridges

Pr 22 over Waterway

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM West of Vega Baja · Structure no. 023601

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,700
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 22 over Waterway in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 54,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,900 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesWaterway
Location2 KM West of Vega Baja
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43804, -66.42747
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,700 (2017)
Projected traffic68,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Waterway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Waterway carry?

About 54,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Waterway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pr 22 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.