US Bridges

PR-3 over Guamani River

Good

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.50 Kms .S.W. of Guayama · Structure no. 029681

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-3 over Guamani River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-3 over Guamani River in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-3
CrossesGuamani River
Location3.50 Kms .S.W. of Guayama
RouteState Highway 3
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.96083, -66.13578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 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 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2017)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-3 over Guamani River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-3 over Guamani River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does PR-3 over Guamani River carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-3 over Guamani River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns PR-3 over Guamani River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.