US Bridges

Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Southeast of Bayamon · Structure no. 008632

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
459 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,900 by 2025. The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM
CrossesBayamon River
Location3 KM Southeast of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 177
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38406, -66.13604
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length459 ft (140 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2017)
Projected traffic30,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River?

The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 177 Wesb 0.7 KM over Bayamon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.