Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River
PoorNaguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM South of Naguabo · Structure no. 001221
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2025. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 3 68.92 KM over Santiago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.