US Bridges

Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River

FairPosted for load

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM N W of Corozal · Structure no. 014951

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOff Pr 818 0.6 KM
CrossesCorozal River
Location1.5 KM N W of Corozal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34606, -66.32846
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2017)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 818 0.6 KM 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 818 0.6 KM over Corozal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.