US Bridges

Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River

Fair

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 Km.South of Las Piedras · Structure no. 025201

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOff Pr 9921 KM1.2
CrossesHumacao River
Location5 Km.South of Las Piedras
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.14996, -65.87208
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 9921 KM1.2 over Humacao River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.