US Bridges

Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River

FairPosted for load

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East of Coamo · Structure no. 022941

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 5556 0.5 KM
CrossesCuyon River
Location1 KM East of Coamo
RouteState Highway 5556
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08533, -66.35071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2017)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River built?

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

What condition is Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5556 0.5 KM over Cuyon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.