US Bridges

Pr 6 over Pr 5

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Bayamon · Structure no. 014301

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 6 over Pr 5 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 6 over Pr 5 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 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2025. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 6
CrossesPr 5
Location2 KM North of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 21
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.4082, -66.14937
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2017)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 6 over Pr 5 built?

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

What condition is Pr 6 over Pr 5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 6 over Pr 5 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 6 over Pr 5?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 6 over Pr 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.