Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek
PoorBayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · In Bayamon · Structure no. 018081
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Betances Av 0.5 KM over Santa Catalina Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.