US Bridges

Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9 KM Northeast of Humacao · Structure no. 019301

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2025. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesBoca Prieta Channel
Location9 KM Northeast of Humacao
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.16883, -65.74163
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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, 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 rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel 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 Boca Prieta Channel carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Boca Prieta Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.