US Bridges

Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek

FairPosted for load

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM S E of Int Pr 10 · Structure no. 002421

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111 64.2 KM
CrossesSalto Arriba Creek
Location3.3 KM S E of Int Pr 10
RouteState Highway 111
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25639, -66.68278
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 64.2 KM over Salto Arriba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.