US Bridges

Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River

FairPosted for load

Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Bayamon · Structure no. E11241

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River is a other other carrying Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River in Bayamon Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 890 0.4 KM
CrossesHondo River
Location1 KM North of Bayamon
RouteState Highway 890
CountyBayamon Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.40255, -66.15591
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 890 0.4 KM over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.