US Bridges

PR-3 over Rio Fajardo

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-3 KM 46.6 · Structure no. 030191

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-3 over Rio Fajardo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-3 over Rio Fajardo in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,100 by 2025. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-3
CrossesRio Fajardo
LocationPR-3 KM 46.6
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.31781, -65.65202
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2017)
Projected traffic37,100 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-3 over Rio Fajardo built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-3 over Rio Fajardo 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-3 over Rio Fajardo carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PR-3 over Rio Fajardo?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns PR-3 over Rio Fajardo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.