US Bridges

Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North East of Coamo · Structure no. 022781

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2025. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5558
CrossesPr 5556 & Cuyon Rive
Location2 KM North East of Coamo
RouteState Highway 5558
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08501, -66.35055
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5558 over Pr 5556 & Cuyon Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.