US Bridges

Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM E. of Campo Rico Ave · Structure no. 024691

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,564
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 27,564 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2025. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 8 4.1 KM
CrossesPr 3 6.3 KM
Location1 KM E. of Campo Rico Ave
RouteState Highway 8
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39833, -65.99556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,564 (2017)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM carry?

About 27,564 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 8 4.1 KM over Pr 3 6.3 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.