US Bridges

Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River

Good

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM Int Pr 907 · Structure no. 019131

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 9957 4.4 KM
CrossesCanovanas River
Location0.1 KM Int Pr 907
RouteState Highway 9957
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28986, -65.87802
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 9957 4.4 KM over Canovanas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.