US Bridges

Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM East of Rio Grande · Structure no. 020951

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,700 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3 30.7 KM
CrossesCattle Pass
Location7 KM East of Rio Grande
RouteInterstate 3
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37035, -65.77814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2017)
Projected traffic50,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 30.7 KM over Cattle Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.