US Bridges

10 Street over Santa Catalina Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Villa Rica Development · Structure no. 018431

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Street over Santa Catalina Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 10 Street over Santa Catalina 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.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10 Street
CrossesSanta Catalina Creek
LocationVilla Rica Development
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.39209, -66.17328
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Street over Santa Catalina Creek built?

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

What condition is 10 Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Street over Santa Catalina Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10 Street over Santa Catalina Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Street over Santa Catalina Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.