Betances Street over Hondo River
FairBayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between Rdez & Parque · Structure no. 021121
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,800
- 2005 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Betances Street over Hondo River is a concrete slab carrying Betances Street over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,528 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Betances Street over Hondo River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Betances Street over Hondo 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Betances Street over Hondo River carry?
About 15,800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Betances Street over Hondo River?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Betances Street over Hondo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.