US Bridges

Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway

Good

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms Sth of Canovanas · Structure no. 028701

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2005. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 185 at 4.5
CrossesWaterway
Location4 Kms Sth of Canovanas
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34439, -65.89144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic200 by 2005
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 185 at 4.5 over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.