US Bridges

Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek

Good

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.10 KM Int PR840 & P · Structure no. 018581

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,380
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,856 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 840
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
Location0.10 KM Int PR840 & P
RouteState Highway 840
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37549, -66.17513
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,380 (2007)
Projected traffic17,856 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 9,380 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 840 over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.