US Bridges

Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Northwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 008831

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel is a concrete slab carrying Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEspiritu Santo St.
CrossesRio Hondo Channel
Location5 KM Northwest of Bayamon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42336, -66.16488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$27,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Espiritu Santo St. over Rio Hondo Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.