US Bridges

Pr 5 over Channel

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Bayamom · Structure no. 010981

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 5 over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 5 over Channel in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 52 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 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,400 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5
CrossesChannel
Location2 KM North of Bayamom
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40706, -66.15018
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2017)
Projected traffic59,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5 over Channel built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Pr 5 over 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 Pr 5 over Channel carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 over Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Pr 5 over Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.