US Bridges

Pr 111 over El Salto Creek

Poor

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM N W of San Sebastian · Structure no. 017331

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over El Salto Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pr 111 over El Salto 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,980 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111
CrossesEl Salto Creek
Location5 KM N W of San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 111
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35333, -67.03667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2005)
Projected traffic46,980 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$558,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over El Salto Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 111 over El Salto Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over El Salto Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 over El Salto Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Pr 111 over El Salto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.