US Bridges

Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM SE of Bayamon City · Structure no. 026001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2025. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 5
CrossesRamon Rodriguez Avenue
Location1 KM SE of Bayamon City
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39314, -66.15302
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 over Ramon Rodriguez Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.