US Bridges

Pr 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms. North of Canovanas · Structure no. 024841

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
445 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951 in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2025. The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 8874 0.08 KM
CrossesGrande De Loiza Rv PR951
Location3 Kms. North of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 8874
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39221, -65.91259
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2017)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951 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 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951?

The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 8874 0.08 KM over Grande De Loiza Rv PR951?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.