US Bridges

Pr 5 Southbound over Bayamon River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northeast of Bayamon · Structure no. 011722

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
510 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 5 Southbound over Bayamon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5 Southbound over Bayamon 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 5 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 510 ft (155.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5 Southbound
CrossesBayamon River
Location2 KM Northeast of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40625, -66.15094
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2017)
Projected traffic10,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 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 Southbound over Bayamon River built?

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

What condition is Pr 5 Southbound 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 Southbound over Bayamon River carry?

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

How long is Pr 5 Southbound over Bayamon River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 Southbound over Bayamon River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.