US Bridges

Pr 914 over Humacao River

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles N W of Humacao · Structure no. 006451

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 914 over Humacao River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 914 over Humacao River in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 914
CrossesHumacao River
Location2 Miles N W of Humacao
RouteState Highway 914
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15814, -65.84422
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$759,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 914 over Humacao River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 914 over Humacao 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 914 over Humacao River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 914 over Humacao River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 914 over Humacao River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.