US Bridges

PR-3 over Daguao River

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Ceiba · Structure no. 001201

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-3 over Daguao River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-3 over Daguao River in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-3
CrossesDaguao River
Location5 KM South West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22689, -65.67789
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$436,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-3 over Daguao River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-3 over Daguao 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does PR-3 over Daguao River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-3 over Daguao River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns PR-3 over Daguao River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.