US Bridges

Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek

Poor

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · By Pass to Utuado Town · Structure no. 008791

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek 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 3 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.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPr 111 62.2 KM
CrossesUtuado Creek
LocationBy Pass to Utuado Town
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates18.26833, -66.69619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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 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$698,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 62.2 KM over Utuado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.