US Bridges

Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek

Good

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM South of Fajardo · Structure no. 024101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,910 by 2025. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 48.8 KM
CrossesMata Redonda Creek
Location1.5 KM South of Fajardo
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.30743, -65.64944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2017)
Projected traffic13,910 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 48.8 KM over Mata Redonda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.