US Bridges

Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM East of Rio Grande · Structure no. 011661

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 85 ft (26 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesJuan Gonzalez Creek
Location3 KM East of Rio Grande
RouteInterstate 3
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37679, -65.80134
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Juan Gonzalez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.