US Bridges

PR-3R over MABú Creek

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.10KM S.E. Humacao Town · Structure no. 030281

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-3R over MABú Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying PR-3R over MABú Creek in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPR-3R
CrossesMABú Creek
Location1.10KM S.E. Humacao Town
RouteCity Street 0_
Coordinates18.1448, -65.81671
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2000)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-3R over MABú Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-3R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does PR-3R over MABú Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-3R over MABú Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns PR-3R over MABú Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.