US Bridges

Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy River

Poor

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. 013511

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Off Pr 185 6.1 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 185 6.1 KM
CrossesCubuy River
Location6 KM South of Canovanas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3313, -65.88875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$388,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy River built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 185 6.1 KM over Cubuy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.