US Bridges

Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River

PoorPosted for load

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.5 KM South East of J.D. · Structure no. 025501

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 535 3.4 KM
CrossesCanas River
Location6.5 KM South East of J.D.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01922, -66.46783
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River carry?

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

How long is Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 535 3.4 KM over Canas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.