US Bridges

Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM

FairPosted for load

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.4 KM S W of Luquillo · Structure no. 018151

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,200 by 2025. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3 38.1 KM
CrossesPr 992 0.1 KM
Location0.4 KM S W of Luquillo
RouteInterstate 3
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37173, -65.71556
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,800 (2017)
Projected traffic43,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM carry?

About 28,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 38.1 KM over Pr 992 0.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.