US Bridges

Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3KM at NW of Carolina · Structure no. 028112

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,300
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3 in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2025. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 2 and Pr 3
CrossesPr 3
Location3KM at NW of Carolina
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39195, -65.97846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2007)
Projected traffic27,300 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3 carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 2 and Pr 3 over Pr 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.