US Bridges

Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek

Poor

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · NE PR3 & PR-706 · Structure no. 030151

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 3 KM 153.20
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationNE PR3 & PR-706
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.97837, -66.22776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2017)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 3 KM 153.20 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.