US Bridges

Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM N E of Yabucoa · Structure no. 001311

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River is a concrete slab carrying Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 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 91.4 KM
CrossesIngenio River
Location3.5 KM N E of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 3
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08207, -65.85699
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2017)
Projected traffic13,700 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$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 91.4 KM over Ingenio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.