US Bridges

Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.6 KM N W of Luquillo · Structure no. 016561

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,600 by 2025. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3 36.0 KM
CrossesAccess to Luquillo Beach
Location1.6 KM N W of Luquillo
RouteInterstate 3
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38174, -65.73025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2017)
Projected traffic39,600 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 36.0 KM over Access to Luquillo Beach?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.