US Bridges

Pr 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River

FairPosted for load

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Canovanas · Structure no. 023791

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2025. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 951 KM 1.9
CrossesChiquito River
Location2 KM North of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 951
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39026, -65.91009
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2017)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito 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 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 951 KM 1.9 over Chiquito River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.