US Bridges

Pr 954 over Canovanillas River

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S W of Canovanas · Structure no. 013681

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 954 over Canovanillas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 954 over Canovanillas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 954
CrossesCanovanillas River
Location5 KM S W of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 954
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32559, -65.90904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 954 over Canovanillas River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 954 over Canovanillas 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 954 over Canovanillas River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 954 over Canovanillas River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 954 over Canovanillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.