US Bridges

Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel

Fair

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · West of Mayaguez City · Structure no. 013661

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2025. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3342 1.9 KM
CrossesBoca Morena Channel
LocationWest of Mayaguez City
RouteState Highway 3342
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21447, -67.15672
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2017)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$138,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3342 1.9 KM over Boca Morena Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.