US Bridges

Pr 111 over Camuy River

FairPosted for load

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.4 KM East of Lares · Structure no. 002381

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Camuy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 111 over Camuy River in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111
CrossesCamuy River
Location5.4 KM East of Lares
RouteState Highway 111
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29489, -66.82504
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over Camuy River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 over Camuy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over Camuy River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 over Camuy River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 over Camuy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.