US Bridges

Local Road over Pr 5

Good

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.01 KM SW of Bayamon · Structure no. 027571

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2002 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Local Road over Pr 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Pr 5 in Naranjito 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 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2021. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPr 5
Location7.01 KM SW of Bayamon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33517, -66.20449
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2002)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2021
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Local Road over Pr 5 built?

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

What condition is Local Road over Pr 5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over Pr 5 carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Pr 5?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Pr 5?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).