Pr 962 over Canovanas River
PoorCanovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.6 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. 006061
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 962 over Canovanas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 962 over Canovanas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2025. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 962 over Canovanas River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 962 over Canovanas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 962 over Canovanas River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 962 over Canovanas River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 962 over Canovanas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.