US Bridges

Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek

Poor

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM N E of Yabucoa · Structure no. 001291

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPr 3 91.95 KM
CrossesAguacate Creek
Location5.5 KM N E of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates18.08694, -65.85417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2017)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 91.95 KM over Aguacate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.