US Bridges

Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek

PoorPosted for load

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.9 KM South of Humacao · Structure no. 015251

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 910 0.6 KM
CrossesLos Pajaros Creek
Location4.9 KM South of Humacao
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.11992, -65.82622
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 910 0.6 KM over Los Pajaros Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.