US Bridges

Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek

FairPosted for load

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM N W of Carolina · Structure no. 006591

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 45,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,900 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 8.9 KM
CrossesBlasina Creek
Location1.5 KM N W of Carolina
RouteInterstate 3
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38878, -65.97413
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,200 (2017)
Projected traffic52,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina 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 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek carry?

About 45,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 8.9 KM over Blasina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.