Mavilla Bridge, Historic road bridge in Corozal, Puerto Rico.
The Mavilla Bridge spans 25.5 meters across the Mavilla River, with its arch rising 50 feet above the water at kilometer 17.7 on Highway 159.
Built in 1903 for $3,000 with 80 workers under Roque Paniagua's direction, this structure replaced a wooden bridge that had stood since 1853.
Local folklore includes accounts of supernatural encounters near the bridge, including a story about a headless woman documented by author Sixto Febus.
The bridge connects the municipalities of Corozal and Bayamón, facilitating transportation between Toa Alta, Orocovis, Vega Alta, and Naranjito through Highway 159.
The concrete balustrade, added in 1909 by contractor José García González for $644, remains an integral part of this century-old structure.
Location: Corozal
Location: Puerto Rico
GPS coordinates: 18.35194,-66.29722
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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