US Bridges

Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940

Fair

Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.7 KM S E of Luquillo · Structure no. 018181

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940 in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,200 by 2025. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3 40.7 KM
CrossesPr 940
Location2.7 KM S E of Luquillo
RouteInterstate 3
CountyLuquillo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35524, -65.69877
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,800 (2017)
Projected traffic43,200 by 2025
Trucks3%
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940 carry?

About 28,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 40.7 KM over Pr 940?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.