Pr 3 over Canovanas River
FairPosted for loadCanovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · At South Side Canovanas · Structure no. 013091
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 3 over Canovanas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 3 over Canovanas River in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 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 5 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 45,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,900 by 2025. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 3 over Canovanas River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Pr 3 over Canovanas 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 over Canovanas River carry?
About 45,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 3 over Canovanas River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 3 over Canovanas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.