US Bridges

Pr 142 over Mavilla River

Fair

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Km.Northwest of Corozal · Structure no. 026361

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
657 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 142 over Mavilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 142 over Mavilla River 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 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2025. The structure is 657 ft (200.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 142
CrossesMavilla River
Location3 Km.Northwest of Corozal
RouteState Highway 142
CountyCorozal Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36207, -66.30872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length657 ft (200.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2017)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mavilla River built?

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

What condition is Pr 142 over Mavilla 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 142 over Mavilla River carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 142 over Mavilla River?

The structure is 657 ft (200.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 142 over Mavilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.