US Bridges

PR-66 over Turpial Street

Good

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.4 Kms. SW Canovanas · Structure no. 028231

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR-66 over Turpial Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Turpial Street in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,700 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesTurpial Street
Location2.4 Kms. SW Canovanas
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36108, -65.91509
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2017)
Projected traffic46,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-66 over Turpial Street built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-66 over Turpial Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 over Turpial Street carry?

About 34,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over Turpial Street?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Turpial Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.