US Bridges

Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 800 Mt North Bay. City · Structure no. 024731

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River 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 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.

It carries about 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 8858 0.80 KM
CrossesHondo River
Location800 Mt North Bay. City
RouteState Highway 8855
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40205, -66.1586
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2017)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River built?

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

What condition is Pr 8858 0.80 KM 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 8858 0.80 KM over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.