US Bridges

Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Villa Contesa Housing Dev · Structure no. 021131

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,602 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Millones St.
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
LocationVilla Contesa Housing Dev
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38191, -66.16442
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2017)
Projected traffic31,602 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$538,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Los Millones St. over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.