US Bridges

Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River

Good

Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S W of Naranjito · Structure no. 007371

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River is a steel culvert carrying Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 152 13.8 KM
CrossesMavilla River
Location5 KM S W of Naranjito
RouteState Highway 152
CountyNaranjito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26866, -66.27378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2017)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Pr 152 13.8 KM over Mavilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.