US Bridges

Pr 891 over Corozal River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Corozal · Structure no. 003531

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 891 over Corozal River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 891 over Corozal River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 107 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 891
CrossesCorozal River
Location1 KM West of Corozal
RouteState Highway 159
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34222, -66.32056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2017)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$846,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 891 over Corozal River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Pr 891 over Corozal 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 891 over Corozal River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 891 over Corozal River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 891 over Corozal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.