US Bridges

Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive

Fair

Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Km. N.W. of CATAÑO · Structure no. 027341

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
892 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive in Catano Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,100 by 2025. The structure is 892 ft (271.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 165 30.0 KM
CrossesBayamon & Hondo Rive
Location4 Km. N.W. of CATAÑO
RouteState Highway 165
CountyCatano Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45123, -66.16178
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length892 ft (271.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2017)
Projected traffic56,100 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive?

The structure is 892 ft (271.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165 30.0 KM over Bayamon & Hondo Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.