US Bridges

Pr 3336 over Waterway

Fair

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Guayanilla · Structure no. 018531

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3336 over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Pr 3336 over Waterway in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3336
CrossesWaterway
Location3 KM S E of Guayanilla
RouteState Highway 3336
CountyGuayanilla Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00631, -66.76863
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2005)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3336 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3336 over Waterway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3336 over Waterway carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3336 over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3336 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.