US Bridges

Pr 111 over Waterway

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Miles N W San Sebastian · Structure no. 017521

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 111 over Waterway 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111
CrossesWaterway
Location2 Miles N W San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 111
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35291, -67.0121
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$697,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is Pr 111 over Waterway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over Waterway carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Pr 111 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.