US Bridges

Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · At North of Humacao City · Structure no. 021911

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCasillas Street
CrossesLos Muertos Creek
LocationAt North of Humacao City
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.15524, -65.82804
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2017)
Projected traffic16,000 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$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casillas 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 Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Casillas Street over Los Muertos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.