FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 962

Carrying PR 962 over CANOVANAS RIVER

2.6 KM SOUTH OF CANOVANAS, Canóvanas, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: PR 962

The PR 962 bridge in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico carries PR 962 over CANOVANAS RIVER. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.4 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PR 962 compares

30
Bridges in Canóvanas · 5 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
2.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.4 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006061

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

PR 962 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PR 962 against other structures in Canóvanas and across Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PR 962?

PR 962 in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 962 inspected?

PR 962's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 962 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PR 962?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for PR 962.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 962?

PR 962 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 962 and does age affect safety?

PR 962 was built in 1947, making it 79 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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