US Bridges

Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.7 KM South of Bayamon · Structure no. 005941

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,100 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 167 19.45 KM
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
Location2.7 KM South of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 167
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37761, -66.17372
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating1.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2017)
Projected traffic52,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Pr 167 19.45 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 167 19.45 KM over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.