US Bridges

Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5KM N.E of Humacao · Structure no. 024411

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCruzortizstella ST
CrossesLos Muertos Creek
Location0.5KM N.E of Humacao
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15308, -65.82525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2017)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cruzortizstella ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Cruzortizstella ST over Los Muertos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.