US Bridges

Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River

Poor

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Bayamon · Structure no. 011241

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 890 0.4 KM
CrossesHondo River
Location1 KM North of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 890
Coordinates18.40283, -66.15591
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.