US Bridges

Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.4 KM S Int PR3 & Pr · Structure no. 019191

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,100 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 47.1 KM
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.4 KM S Int PR3 & Pr
RouteInterstate 3
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.32069, -65.65381
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2017)
Projected traffic37,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 47.1 KM over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.