US Bridges

Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM North of Utuado · Structure no. 008771

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2025. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 111 60.8 KM
CrossesGrande De Arecibo River
Location0.5 KM North of Utuado
RouteState Highway 111
CountyUtuado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26735, -66.70841
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2017)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 60.8 KM over Grande De Arecibo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.