US Bridges

Pr 855 over Hondo River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Bayamom City Town · Structure no. 005571

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 855 over Hondo River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 855 over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 855
CrossesHondo River
LocationAt Bayamom City Town
RouteState Highway 855
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39898, -66.15778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 855 over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 855 over Hondo River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 855 over Hondo River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 855 over Hondo River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 855 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.