US Bridges

Pr 5 over Sofia Street

Poor

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM S Int Magnolia Av · Structure no. 026431

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5 over Sofia Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5 over Sofia Street 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,700 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 115 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 5
CrossesSofia Street
Location0.3 KM S Int Magnolia Av
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37325, -66.16455
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2017)
Projected traffic56,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sofia Street built?

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

What condition is Pr 5 over Sofia Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 5 over Sofia Street carry?

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

How long is Pr 5 over Sofia Street?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5 over Sofia Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.