US Bridges

Pr 5 over Santa Juanita Avenue

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.4 KM South Pr 167 · Structure no. 026421

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 over Santa Juanita Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5 over Santa Juanita 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 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,700 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 5
CrossesSanta Juanita Avenue
Location1.4 KM South Pr 167
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36918, -66.16622
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2017)
Projected traffic56,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 Santa Juanita Avenue built?

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

What condition is Pr 5 over Santa Juanita 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5 over Santa Juanita Avenue carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5 over Santa Juanita Avenue?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 over Santa Juanita Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.