US Bridges

Pr 111 over Tanama River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM East of Lares · Structure no. 002401

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Tanama River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 111 over Tanama River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111
CrossesTanama River
Location10 KM East of Lares
RouteState Highway 111
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29862, -66.78252
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over Tanama River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 over Tanama 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over Tanama River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 over Tanama River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 over Tanama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.