US Bridges

Pr 111 over El Salto Creek

Good

San Sebastian Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM N W of San Sebastian · Structure no. E17331

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over El Salto Creek is a steel truss - thru 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPr 111
CrossesEl Salto Creek
Location5 KM N W of San Sebastian
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates18.35892, -67.04187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: 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 typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 over El Salto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.