US Bridges

Pr 3 over Santiago Channel

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Northeast of Yabucoa · Structure no. 020461

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,690
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 3 over Santiago Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 3 over Santiago Channel in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2025. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 3
CrossesSantiago Channel
Location1 KM Northeast of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 3
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05014, -65.86834
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,690 (2017)
Projected traffic136 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$266,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 3 over Santiago Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 3 over Santiago Channel 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 over Santiago Channel carry?

About 9,690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 3 over Santiago Channel?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 3 over Santiago Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.