US Bridges

PR-3 over Irrigation Channel

Good

Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 K. West of Patillas T · Structure no. 029281

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-3 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying PR-3 over Irrigation Channel in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-3
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location0.5 K. West of Patillas T
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPatillas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00574, -66.01679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2017)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-3 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-3 over Irrigation Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-3 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-3 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns PR-3 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.