US Bridges

PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River

Good

Canovanas Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-66 at Km. 14.30 · Structure no. 029712

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,863
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River 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 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 22,863 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2025. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-66 Eastbound
CrossesCambalache River
LocationPR-66 at Km. 14.30
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCanovanas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37088, -65.87336
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,863 (2007)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River built?

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

What condition is PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River carry?

About 22,863 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 Eastbound over Cambalache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.