US Bridges

Pr 3 KM 132.0 over Nigua River

Fair

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East PR-178 & Pr · Structure no. 027071

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
391 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 KM 132.0 over Nigua River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 KM 132.0 over Nigua River in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,900 by 2025. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 KM 132.0
CrossesNigua River
Location1 KM East PR-178 & Pr
RouteState Highway 3
CountyArroyo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97917, -66.07219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2017)
Projected traffic22,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 KM 132.0 over Nigua River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 KM 132.0 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 KM 132.0 over Nigua River carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 KM 132.0 over Nigua River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 KM 132.0 over Nigua River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.