US Bridges

Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM N W of Carolina · Structure no. 006581

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 62,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,900 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 6.7 KM
CrossesSan Anton Creek
Location4 KM N W of Carolina
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39855, -65.99195
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,300 (2017)
Projected traffic72,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek 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 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek carry?

About 62,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 6.7 KM over San Anton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.