US Bridges

Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River

Fair

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5KM SW of San Sebastian · Structure no. 024561

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River in San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2025. The structure is 460 ft (140.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 111 15.4 KM
CrossesCulebrinas River
Location4.5KM SW of San Sebastian
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Sebastian Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34551, -67.02432
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2017)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 111 15.4 KM over Culebrinas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.