US Bridges

Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River

Poor

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10.20 Kms SE of Canovanas · Structure no. 028711

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 907 1.6 KM
CrossesCubuy River
Location10.20 Kms SE of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 907
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28846, -65.87869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
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

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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River built?

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

What condition is Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 907 1.6 KM over Cubuy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.