US Bridges

PR-188 over PR-66

Good

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.11 Km. Se. of Canovanas · Structure no. 029391

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-188 over PR-66 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-188 over PR-66 in Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2025. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-188
CrossesPR-66
Location2.11 Km. Se. of Canovanas
RouteState Highway 188
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36975, -65.88432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2005)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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-188 over PR-66 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-188 over PR-66 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does PR-188 over PR-66 carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-188 over PR-66?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns PR-188 over PR-66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.