US Bridges

Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River

FairPosted for load

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM S E of Patillas · Structure no. 004251

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 123.8 KM
CrossesChico River
Location2 KM S E of Patillas
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99387, -66.00808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2017)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$305,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 123.8 KM over Chico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.