Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek
GoodRio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.7 Kms East of Canovanas · Structure no. 024811
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,600 by 2025. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek carry?
About 36,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 3 over Las Lajas Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.