US Bridges

1 Street over Hondo River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Between PR167 Orleans Ave · Structure no. 021651

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1 Street over Hondo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1 Street over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,804 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1 Street
CrossesHondo River
LocationBetween PR167 Orleans Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.37794, -66.17206
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2005)
Projected traffic8,804 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1 Street over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1 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 1 Street over Hondo River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1 Street over Hondo River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 1 Street over Hondo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.