US Bridges

Pr 111 over Vivi River

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM N E of Utuado · Structure no. 008781

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Vivi River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 111 over Vivi 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 111
CrossesVivi River
Location0.5 KM N E of Utuado
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates18.2589, -66.68524
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20.6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 over Vivi River built?

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

What condition is Pr 111 over Vivi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 111 over Vivi River carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 over Vivi River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 over Vivi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.