US Bridges

Pr 3 over Igualdad Street

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.2 KM SE Int PR195 & · Structure no. 007261

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Igualdad Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Igualdad Street in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 5 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesIgualdad Street
Location0.2 KM SE Int PR195 &
RouteInterstate 3
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32423, -65.6555
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2017)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Igualdad Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pr 3 over Igualdad Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Igualdad Street carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Igualdad Street?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Igualdad Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.