Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River
PoorFajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM North of Ceiba · Structure no. 001151
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 107 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 3 52.0 KM over Demajagua River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.