US Bridges

Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.5 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. 013501

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 185 7.6 KM
CrossesCubuy River
Location7.5 KM South of Canovanas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31672, -65.88873
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 185 7.6 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 185 7.6 KM over Cubuy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.