US Bridges

Pr 111R over Pr 111

Fair

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Lares · Structure no. 008621

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,384
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111R over Pr 111 is a concrete frame carrying Pr 111R over Pr 111 in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,384 by 2025. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111R
CrossesPr 111
Location1 KM West of Lares
RouteState Highway 111R
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29307, -66.88369
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2005)
Projected traffic4,384 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111R over Pr 111 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111R over Pr 111 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 111R over Pr 111 carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111R over Pr 111?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111R over Pr 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.