US Bridges

Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River

FairPosted for load

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.4 KM South of Humacao · Structure no. 001281

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 KM 88.6
CrossesCandelero River
Location6.4 KM South of Humacao
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10167, -65.835
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2017)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 KM 88.6 over Candelero River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.