US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM S E of Int Pr 167 · Structure no. 021141

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
Location0.2 KM S E of Int Pr 167
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.37894, -66.16856
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2005)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$421,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Street over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.