US Bridges

Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northeast of Bayamon · Structure no. 014322

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,950 by 2025. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5 1.6 KM
CrossesPr 28 0.01 KM
Location2 KM Northeast of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41389, -66.14626
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2017)
Projected traffic10,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$676,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 1.6 KM over Pr 28 0.01 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.