US Bridges

PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River

Fair

Penuelas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 Km. N.W. of PR-132 · Structure no. 028731

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River in Penuelas 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2025. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-3132
CrossesCotto Quebradas River
Location1.5 Km. N.W. of PR-132
RouteState Highway 3132
CountyPenuelas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0555, -66.73076
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River built?

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

What condition is PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas 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-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns PR-3132 over Cotto Quebradas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.