Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 658
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 658 in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- It is one of 41 of the 54 inventoried bridges in Arecibo Municipio rated fair (75.9%); 11 (20.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Status change: its 2024 load posting has been removed.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 88 ft |
| Location | 8 Km Southeast of Arecibo |
| NBI structure number | 014462 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Puerto Rico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Arecibo Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 22 Westbound over Local Road | 1972 | 46,000 | Fair |
| Pr 22 over Local Road | 1992 | 43,800 | Fair |
| Pr 22 over Local Road | 1992 | 43,800 | Fair |
| Pr 2 72.8 Km over Dirt Road | 1940 | 29,500 | Fair |
| Pr 22 Westbound over Pr 10 | 1980 | 28,300 | Fair |
| Pr 22 Westbound over SANTIAGO RIVER & L R | 1980 | 28,300 | Fair |
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