US Bridges

Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek

Fair

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM S E of Utuado · Structure no. 016191

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek in Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPr 111 66.1 KM
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 KM S E of Utuado
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates18.24612, -66.6711
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 111 66.1 KM over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 111 66.1 KM over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.