US Bridges

Pr 832 over Bayamon River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Southwest of Bayamon · Structure no. 020001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 832 over Bayamon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 832 over Bayamon River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,352 by 2020. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 832
CrossesBayamon River
Location6 KM Southwest of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 832
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3315, -66.13919
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2005)
Projected traffic18,352 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 832 over Bayamon River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 832 over Bayamon River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 832 over Bayamon River carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 832 over Bayamon River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 832 over Bayamon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.