US Bridges

Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Dr. Veve ST in Bayamon · Structure no. 017251

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 855 0.7 KM
CrossesSanta Catalina Creek
LocationAt Dr. Veve ST in Bayamon
RouteState Highway 855
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39827, -66.16195
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$503,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 855 0.7 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.