US Bridges

Pr 962 over Canovanas River

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.6 KM South of Canovanas · Structure no. E06061

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,972
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 962 over Canovanas River is a other other carrying Pr 962 over Canovanas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2020. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 962
CrossesCanovanas River
Location2.6 KM South of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 962
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36112, -65.88703
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,972 (2009)
Projected traffic3,402 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 962 over Canovanas River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 962 over Canovanas 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 962 over Canovanas River carry?

About 3,972 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 962 over Canovanas River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 962 over Canovanas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.