US Bridges

Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv

PoorPosted for load

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM N W of Humacao · Structure no. 009352

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
556 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,050 by 2025. The structure is 556 ft (169.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 60 0.70 KM
CrossesPr 198 & Humacao Riv
Location1.2 KM N W of Humacao
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates18.1569, -65.83679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic22,050 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv?

The structure is 556 ft (169.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 60 0.70 KM over Pr 198 & Humacao Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.