US Bridges

Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Northwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 011322

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,800 by 2025. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 29 Westbound
CrossesHondo River
Location1 KM Northwest of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 29
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40511, -66.15705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,700 (2017)
Projected traffic55,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$714,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River carry?

About 47,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 29 Westbound over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.