US Bridges

Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 15 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. 004451

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 186 7.40 KM
CrossesCubuy River
Location15 KM South of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 186
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26709, -65.87502
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 186 7.40 KM over Cubuy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.