US Bridges

Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · Route to Humacao · Structure no. 027751

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2020. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUrban Local Road
CrossesMabu Creek
LocationRoute to Humacao
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.14806, -65.81753
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Urban Local Road over Mabu 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 Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Urban Local Road over Mabu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.