US Bridges

Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM North of Bayamon · Structure no. 016421

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,600 by 2025. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 167 26 KM
CrossesHondo River
Location6 KM North of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 167
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.42875, -66.16542
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2017)
Projected traffic32,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$330,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 167 26 KM 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 167 26 KM over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.