US Bridges

Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River

Fair

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East Int PR178 & · Structure no. 017371

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 27,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,200 by 2025. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 132.5 KM
CrossesNigua River
Location1 KM East Int PR178 &
RouteState Highway 3
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97508, -66.06071
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,700 (2017)
Projected traffic38,200 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 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$998,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River carry?

About 27,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 132.5 KM over Nigua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.