US Bridges

Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM North of Yabucoa · Structure no. 001321

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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 92.8 KM
CrossesPollalito Creek
Location4.5 KM North of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 3
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07628, -65.86244
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2017)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 92.8 KM over Pollalito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.