PR 185
Carrying PR 185 over PR 3
0.5 KM SOUTH OF CAROLINA, Canóvanas, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PR 185
The PR 185 bridge in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico carries PR 185 over PR 3. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 76,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PR 185 compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 76,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 007061
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 185 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PR 185 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 185?
PR 185 in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PR 185 inspected?
PR 185'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 76,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 185 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PR 185?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PR 185.
Who is responsible for maintaining PR 185?
Ownership is not specified for PR 185 in the NBI.
How old is PR 185 and does age affect safety?
PR 185 was built in 1956, making it 70 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.
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