US Bridges

Pr 953 over Canovanillas River

GoodPosted for load

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM North of Juncos · Structure no. 007521

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 953 over Canovanillas River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 953 over Canovanillas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 953
CrossesCanovanillas River
Location6 KM North of Juncos
RouteState Highway 953
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28102, -65.89988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 953 over Canovanillas River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 953 over Canovanillas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 953 over Canovanillas River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 953 over Canovanillas River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pr 953 over Canovanillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.