US Bridges

Ecuador Street over Cerro Gordo Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Ecuador ST Villa Contesa · Structure no. 021711

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ecuador Street over Cerro Gordo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ecuador Street over Cerro Gordo Creek 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEcuador Street
CrossesCerro Gordo Creek
LocationEcuador ST Villa Contesa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38231, -66.16241
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 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 width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2005)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ecuador Street over Cerro Gordo Creek built?

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

What condition is Ecuador 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 March 2023.

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

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ecuador 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ecuador Street over Cerro Gordo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.