US Bridges

Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM

FairPosted for load

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Carolina · Structure no. 007061

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM is a concrete frame carrying Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 185 0.5 KM
CrossesPr 3 17.3 KM
Location0.5 KM South of Carolina
RouteState Highway 185
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37486, -65.89974
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2017)
Projected traffic22,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$660,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM 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 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 185 0.5 KM over Pr 3 17.3 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.