US Bridges

8 Street over Creek

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Alturas De Flamboyan · Structure no. 021701

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Street over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 8 Street over Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8 Street
CrossesCreek
LocationAlturas De Flamboyan
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.38855, -66.15328
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2005)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8 Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Street over 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 8 Street over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 8 Street over Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.