US Bridges

Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River

FairPosted for load

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Yabucoa · Structure no. 001331

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1959, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3 95.7 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
Location1 KM North of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 3
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05983, -65.87547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2017)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$611,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 95.7 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.