US Bridges

Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway

Good

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · Park Tren Urbano Canton · Structure no. 022701

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,600
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,250 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 29 to Pr 5
CrossesWaterway
LocationPark Tren Urbano Canton
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40249, -66.15363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,600 (2005)
Projected traffic71,250 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway carry?

About 52,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 29 to Pr 5 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.