US Bridges

Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM West of Rio Grande · Structure no. 007101

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 6 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 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,600 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 21.45 KM
CrossesAngela Creek
Location3 KM West of Rio Grande
RouteInterstate 3
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37784, -65.86167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2017)
Projected traffic46,600 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Pr 3 21.45 KM over Angela Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.