US Bridges

Los Galgos ST over Corozal River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 159 KM 13.6 · Structure no. 017751

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Galgos ST over Corozal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Galgos ST over Corozal River in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Galgos ST
CrossesCorozal River
LocationOff Pr 159 KM 13.6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34049, -66.31008
Functional classUrban 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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2005)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Galgos ST over Corozal River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Galgos ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Los Galgos ST over Corozal River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Los Galgos ST over Corozal River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Los Galgos ST over Corozal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.