US Bridges

Pr 3 over Pr 1

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Int Pr 1 and Pr 3 · Structure no. 007461

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Pr 1 is a concrete frame carrying Pr 3 over Pr 1 in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,900 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesPr 1
LocationAt Int Pr 1 and Pr 3
RouteState Highway 3
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39667, -66.05444
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2017)
Projected traffic56,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Pr 1 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Pr 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Pr 1 carry?

About 48,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Pr 1?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Pr 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.