US Bridges

Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Ceiba · Structure no. 024621

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesAguas Claras Creek
Location1 KM South of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2559, -65.65185
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Aguas Claras 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Aguas Claras Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.