US Bridges

Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM N W of Luquillo · Structure no. 018141

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,700 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 37.1 KM
CrossesMata De Platano Creek
Location0.5 KM N W of Luquillo
RouteInterstate 3
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37899, -65.72071
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,800 (2017)
Projected traffic50,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek 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 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek carry?

About 33,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 37.1 KM over Mata De Platano Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.