US Bridges

Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.6 KM East of A¥ASC · Structure no. 002211

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 109 7.95 KM
CrossesHumata River
Location3.6 KM East of A¥ASC
RouteState Highway 109
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28064, -67.11218
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$579,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River carry?

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

How long is Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 109 7.95 KM over Humata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.