US Bridges

Pr 111R over Guajataca River

Fair

Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico · 500 Mts East of Lares · Structure no. 015961

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111R over Guajataca River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 111R over Guajataca River in Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111R
CrossesGuajataca River
Location500 Mts East of Lares
RouteState Highway 111R
CountyLares Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31491, -66.87279
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2005)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111R over Guajataca River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111R over Guajataca 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 March 2023.

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

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111R over Guajataca River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111R over Guajataca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.