US Bridges

Pr 142 over Local Road

Good

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM N.W. of Corozal · Structure no. 026351

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 142 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 142 over Local Road in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPr 142
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.5 KM N.W. of Corozal
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates18.36211, -66.30859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2017)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 142 over Local Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 142 over Local Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 142 over Local Road carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 142 over Local Road?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 142 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.