US Bridges

Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles S W of Bayamon · Structure no. 003771

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,100 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 839 0.1 KM
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
Location2 Miles S W of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 839
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37806, -66.17444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 839 0.1 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.