US Bridges

Pr 111 over Criminales River

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM East of Lares · Structure no. 002391

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Criminales River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 111 over Criminales River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111
CrossesCriminales River
Location6 KM East of Lares
RouteState Highway 111
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29717, -66.82246
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$942,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over Criminales River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 over Criminales 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over Criminales River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 over Criminales River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 over Criminales River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.