US Bridges

Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas River

Fair

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.35 Kms SE of Canovanas · Structure no. 028261

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
812 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2025. The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 66
CrossesPr 962 & Canovanas River
Location1.35 Kms SE of Canovanas
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36284, -65.88934
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length812 ft (247.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2017)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
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 Pr 962 & Canovanas River built?

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

What condition is Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas River carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas River?

The structure is 812 ft (247.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 66 over Pr 962 & Canovanas River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.