US Bridges

PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave.

Fair

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.7 KM South of PR-2 · Structure no. 028052

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,150
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave. in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 34,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-5 KM 5.70
CrossesLos Millones Ave.
Location1.7 KM South of PR-2
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38091, -66.15992
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,150 (2005)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave. carry?

About 34,150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave.?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns PR-5 KM 5.70 over Los Millones Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.