US Bridges

Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Bayamon · Structure no. 018071

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,524
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamon Rodz Avenue
CrossesHondo River
Location1 KM South of Bayamon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39311, -66.15438
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,524 (2007)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramon Rodz Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River carry?

About 11,524 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ramon Rodz Avenue over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.