US Bridges

Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek

FairPosted for load

Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico · 12 KM East of A%asco · Structure no. 002261

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek in Anasco Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 109
CrossesCorcovada Creek
Location12 KM East of A%asco
RouteState Highway 109
CountyAnasco Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2799, -67.06234
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 109 over Corcovada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.