US Bridges

Pr 833 over Damian Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.2 KM S W of Guaynabo · Structure no. 006191

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 833 over Damian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 833 over Damian Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 833
CrossesDamian Creek
Location7.2 KM S W of Guaynabo
RouteState Highway 833
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30684, -66.13845
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 833 over Damian Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 833 over Damian 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 833 over Damian Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 833 over Damian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 833 over Damian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.