US Bridges

Pr 925 over Frontera Creek

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.45 KM Int Pr 3 & Pr · Structure no. 019091

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 925 over Frontera Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 925 over Frontera Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 925
CrossesFrontera Creek
Location0.45 KM Int Pr 3 & Pr
RouteState Highway 925
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15061, -65.80142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 925 over Frontera Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 925 over Frontera Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 925 over Frontera Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 925 over Frontera Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 925 over Frontera Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.