US Bridges

Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM

Fair

Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Manati · Structure no. 023621

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,700
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM 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 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 54,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,900 by 2025. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22 42.9 KM
CrossesPr 2 43.5 KM
Location5 KM East of Manati
RouteInterstate 22
CountyVega Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.44007, -66.43559
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM 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 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 42.9 KM over Pr 2 43.5 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.