US Bridges

Pr 5557 over Cuyon River

Good

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM from Pr 556 K1.3 · Structure no. 027771

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 5557 over Cuyon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 5557 over Cuyon River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 5557
CrossesCuyon River
Location0.6 KM from Pr 556 K1.3
RouteState Highway 5557
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09167, -66.35374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5557 over Cuyon River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 5557 over Cuyon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 5557 over Cuyon River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 5557 over Cuyon River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 5557 over Cuyon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.