US Bridges

Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 11 KM South of Loiza · Structure no. 006741

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River in Carolina 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2025. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 185 11.24 KM
CrossesCanovanillas River
Location11 KM South of Loiza
RouteState Highway 185
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.3042, -65.9105
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2017)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$572,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River built?

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

What condition is Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 185 11.24 KM over Canovanillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.