US Bridges

Pr 186 over Garcia Creek

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. 004391

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 186 over Garcia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 186 over Garcia Creek in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 186
CrossesGarcia Creek
Location10 KM South of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 186
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29163, -65.89385
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 186 over Garcia Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 186 over Garcia 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 186 over Garcia Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 186 over Garcia Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 186 over Garcia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.