US Bridges

Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.0 KM SE Humacao · Structure no. 029561

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 81 KM
CrossesMABÚ Creek
Location1.0 KM SE Humacao
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14914, -65.81755
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 81 KM over MABÚ Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.