Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek
FairCanovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Canovanas · Structure no. 000971
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 136 years old, older 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 9959 0.2 KM over Boca Forma Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.