US Bridges

Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek

Good

Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM East of Comerio · Structure no. 025901

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek in Comerio Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156
CrossesNaranjos Creek
Location7 KM East of Comerio
RouteState Highway 156
CountyComerio Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23426, -66.18572
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 over Naranjos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.