US Bridges

Pr 3 over Quebrada Corazon

Fair

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms. East of Guayama · Structure no. 027001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Quebrada Corazon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Quebrada Corazon in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,900 by 2025. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesQuebrada Corazon
Location4 Kms. East of Guayama
RouteState Highway 3
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98001, -66.07736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2017)
Projected traffic22,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Quebrada Corazon built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Quebrada Corazon 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 Quebrada Corazon carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Quebrada Corazon?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Quebrada Corazon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.