US Bridges

Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.21 Km. S.E. of Carolina · Structure no. 028331

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,158 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
48,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 48,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,600 by 2025. The structure is 1,158 ft (353.1 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3 12.1 KM
CrossesPr 853 0.01 KM
Location1.21 Km. S.E. of Carolina
RouteInterstate 3
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37509, -65.94745
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,158 ft (353.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,400 (2017)
Projected traffic56,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM carry?

About 48,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM?

The structure is 1,158 ft (353.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 12.1 KM over Pr 853 0.01 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.