US Bridges

Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel

Fair

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM South of Patillas · Structure no. 018681

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,900 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3R 0.5 KM
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location0.5 KM South of Patillas
RouteState Highway 3R
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00227, -66.01523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2017)
Projected traffic56,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$697,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 48,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3R 0.5 KM over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.