US Bridges

Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita Creek

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 750 Mt S Ramon L Rdgz Ave · Structure no. 018781

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,131
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita 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 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 56,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,131 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5 15.5 KM
CrossesSanta Juanita Creek
Location750 Mt S Ramon L Rdgz Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38525, -66.15542
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,131 (2003)
Projected traffic55,131 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita Creek carry?

About 56,131 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 15.5 KM over Santa Juanita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.