US Bridges

Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.8 Kms. South of Humacao · Structure no. 001271

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,720 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesCATAÑO Creek
Location1.8 Kms. South of Humacao
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12609, -65.82054
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2005)
Projected traffic15,720 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$447,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over CATAÑO Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.