US Bridges

Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream)

Poor

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · Camino Charluisant · Structure no. 030591

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream) is a steel culvert carrying Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream) in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 106 12.5 KM
CrossesRio Canas (stream)
LocationCamino Charluisant
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21366, -67.04688
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream) carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 106 12.5 KM over Rio Canas (stream)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.