US Bridges

Pr 3 over Canovanillas River

FairPosted for load

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Canovanas · Structure no. 012541

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Canovanillas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 3 over Canovanillas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 70 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,100 by 2025. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesCanovanillas River
Location3 KM West of Canovanas
RouteInterstate 3
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37697, -65.91611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,400 (2017)
Projected traffic55,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Canovanillas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Pr 3 over Canovanillas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Canovanillas River carry?

About 43,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Canovanillas River?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Canovanillas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.