US Bridges

4th Street over Los Muertos Creek

FairPosted for load

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM from Pr 924 · Structure no. 021761

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Los Muertos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th Street over Los Muertos Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesLos Muertos Creek
Location0.3 KM from Pr 924
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.15276, -65.82341
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2005)
Projected traffic750 by 2025
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over Los Muertos Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Los Muertos Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Los Muertos Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Los Muertos Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Los Muertos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.