US Bridges

Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM West of Vega Baja · Structure no. 023611

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 42.5 KM
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.5 KM West of Vega Baja
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.43856, -66.43182
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 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
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 42.5 KM over Local Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 42.5 KM over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.