US Bridges

PR-924 over Collores Creek

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.2 KM North of Humacao · Structure no. 027881

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-924 over Collores Creek is a concrete slab carrying PR-924 over Collores 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPR-924
CrossesCollores Creek
Location4.2 KM North of Humacao
RouteState Highway 924
Coordinates18.18231, -65.8138
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2017)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-924 over Collores Creek built?

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

What condition is PR-924 over Collores 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-924 over Collores Creek carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-924 over Collores Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns PR-924 over Collores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.