US Bridges

Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River

PoorPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM Southwest of Maunabo · Structure no. 001361

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2025. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 117.9 KM
CrossesJacaboa River
Location5 KM Southwest of Maunabo
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97817, -65.96702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$431,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 117.9 KM over Jacaboa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.