US Bridges

PR-66 over Urban Local Road

Good

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.25 KM S.E. of Canovanas · Structure no. 028251

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR-66 over Urban Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Urban Local Road 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2025. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 108 ft wide.

CarriesPR-66
CrossesUrban Local Road
Location2.25 KM S.E. of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates18.36081, -65.89235
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2017)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Urban Local Road built?

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

What condition is PR-66 over Urban Local Road 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 Urban Local Road carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over Urban Local Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Urban Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.