US Bridges

Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM East of Rio Grande · Structure no. 011651

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 48,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,900 by 2025. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesEspiritu Santo River
Location1.5 KM East of Rio Grande
RouteInterstate 3
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37471, -65.81958
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,100 (2017)
Projected traffic65,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River carry?

About 48,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Espiritu Santo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.