US Bridges

10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 14 Street Sierra Linda · Structure no. 018421

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10 Street
CrossesSierra Linda Creek
Location14 Street Sierra Linda
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.37749, -66.17641
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2005)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Street over Sierra Linda 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does 10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Street over Sierra Linda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.