Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek
PoorNaguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Naguabo · Structure no. 001211
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.