US Bridges

Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek

Fair

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Naguabo · Structure no. E01211

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 62.35 KM over Palmas Creek is a other other 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 62.35 KM
CrossesPalmas Creek
Location5 KM East of Naguabo
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21933, -65.69052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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.