US Bridges

Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West San Sebastian · Structure no. 017181

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111 15.1 KM
CrossesAguas Saladas Creek
Location4 KM West San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 111
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35146, -67.02614
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2017)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 15.1 KM over Aguas Saladas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.