US Bridges

Pr 3 over Street # 1

FairPosted for load

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.3 KM E Int Pr 25 & · Structure no. 007471

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Street # 1 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Pr 3 over Street # 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 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesStreet # 1
Location0.3 KM E Int Pr 25 &
RouteState Highway 3
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39548, -66.04991
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,600 (2017)
Projected traffic56,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Street # 1 built?

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

What condition is Pr 3 over Street # 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 Street # 1 carry?

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

How long is Pr 3 over Street # 1?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Street # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.