US Bridges

Pr 3 over Humacao River

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM W of Dr. Vidal ST · Structure no. 008291

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Humacao River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Humacao River in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2025. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesHumacao River
Location0.5 KM W of Dr. Vidal ST
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14477, -65.82611
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2017)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$491,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Humacao River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Humacao 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Humacao River carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Humacao River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Humacao River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.