US Bridges

Pr 818 over Cibuco River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northwest of Corozal · Structure no. 005461

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 818 over Cibuco River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 818 over Cibuco River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 818
CrossesCibuco River
Location2 KM Northwest of Corozal
RouteState Highway 818
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34887, -66.33557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2017)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 818 over Cibuco River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 818 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 818 over Cibuco River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 818 over Cibuco River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 818 over Cibuco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.