US Bridges

Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northeast of Bayamon · Structure no. 011712

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,950 by 2025. The structure is 514 ft (156.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5 Northbound
CrossesBayamon River
Location2 KM Northeast of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40639, -66.15056
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2017)
Projected traffic10,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5 Northbound 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River?

The structure is 514 ft (156.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 Northbound over Bayamon River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.