FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 22

Carrying PR 22 over MARGARITA CREEK

In Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 22

The PR 22 bridge in San Juan, Puerto Rico carries PR 22 over MARGARITA CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.4 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 38,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PR 22 compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Puerto Rico bridges
204
Bridges in San Juan · 7 in Poor condition
PR 22 36.6 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.4 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
47.6 m (156 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
38,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
027741

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 22 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PR 22 against other structures in San Juan and across Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PR 22?

PR 22 in San Juan, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 22 inspected?

PR 22's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 38,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 22 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PR 22?

PR 22 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 22?

PR 22 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is PR 22 and does age affect safety?

PR 22 was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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