US Bridges

Corujo Collector over Hondo River

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · Off Pr 866 · Structure no. 026991

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,241
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corujo Collector over Hondo River is a steel continuous culvert carrying Corujo Collector over Hondo River in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 6,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,241 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCorujo Collector
CrossesHondo River
LocationOff Pr 866
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates18.41569, -66.19693
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,241 (2005)
Projected traffic8,241 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corujo Collector over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corujo Collector over Hondo 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 Corujo Collector over Hondo River carry?

About 6,241 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corujo Collector over Hondo River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Corujo Collector over Hondo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.