US Bridges

Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM Int Pr 3 & Pr · Structure no. 019011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9959 1.8 KM
CrossesCanovanas River
Location0.1 KM Int Pr 3 & Pr
RouteState Highway 9959
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37933, -65.89192
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2017)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9959 1.8 KM over Canovanas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.