US Bridges

Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek

Good

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Km. Sw. of Patillas · Structure no. 027111

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 3
CrossesYaurel Creek
Location4 Km. Sw. of Patillas
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates17.98201, -66.03125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2017)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Yaurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.