US Bridges

Pr 159 over Mavilla River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East of Corozal · Structure no. 003541

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 159 over Mavilla River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pr 159 over Mavilla River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 159
CrossesMavilla River
Location3 KM East of Corozal
RouteState Highway 159
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35203, -66.29736
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$398,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 159 over Mavilla River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 159 over Mavilla 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 159 over Mavilla River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 159 over Mavilla River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 159 over Mavilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.