US Bridges

Pr 111 over Vivi River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South East of Utuado · Structure no. 002431

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Vivi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 111 over Vivi River 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111
CrossesVivi River
Location2 KM South East of Utuado
RouteState Highway 111
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25291, -66.67906
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 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 closed28 mi (45 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$629,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over Vivi River built?

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

What condition is Pr 111 over Vivi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over Vivi River carry?

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

How long is Pr 111 over Vivi River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 over Vivi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.