US Bridges

Pr 3 over Seca Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South West of Ceiba · Structure no. 001191

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Seca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Seca Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesSeca Creek
Location3 KM South West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23622, -65.66328
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Seca Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Seca 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Seca Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Seca Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Seca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.