US Bridges

Pr 111 over Vivi River

Good

Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM N E of Utuado · Structure no. E08781

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 111 over Vivi River is a other other 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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).

Location

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

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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.