US Bridges

Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N W of Bayamon · Structure no. 026721

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,800 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 29
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1 KM N W of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 29
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40446, -66.16481
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2017)
Projected traffic33,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 km)
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 29 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 29 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.