US Bridges

Pr 159 over Cibuco River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM West of Corozal · Structure no. 003521

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 159 over Cibuco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 159 over Cibuco River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 159
CrossesCibuco River
Location6 KM West of Corozal
RouteState Highway 159
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32639, -66.35028
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 159 over Cibuco River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 159 over Cibuco River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 159 over Cibuco River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 159 over Cibuco River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 159 over Cibuco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.