US Bridges

Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North of Yabucoa · Structure no. 001301

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,792 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesCortadora Creek
Location5 KM North of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 3
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08284, -65.85693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2002)
Projected traffic12,792 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Cortadora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.