US Bridges

Pr 957 over Canovanas River

GoodPosted for load

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Canovanas · Structure no. E06531

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 957 over Canovanas River is a other other carrying Pr 957 over Canovanas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,300 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesPr 957
CrossesCanovanas River
LocationCanovanas
RouteState Highway 0_
Coordinates18.33825, -65.88836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 957 over Canovanas River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 957 over Canovanas River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 957 over Canovanas River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pr 957 over Canovanas River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 957 over Canovanas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.