Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River
FairCarolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM S E of Carolina · Structure no. 012001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 787 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 48,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,600 by 2025. The structure is 787 ft (239.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River carry?
About 48,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River?
The structure is 787 ft (239.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 3 10.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.