US Bridges

Pr 159 over Corozal River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 500 Mts N W of Corozal · Structure no. 016931

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
432 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 159 over Corozal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 159 over Corozal River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2025. The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 159
CrossesCorozal River
Location500 Mts N W of Corozal
RouteState Highway 159
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34276, -66.32194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length432 ft (131.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 159 over Corozal River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 159 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 159 over Corozal River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 159 over Corozal River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 159 over Corozal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.