US Bridges

Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River

Fair

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.08 Miles SE of Carolina · Structure no. 027911

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,156 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2025. The structure is 1,156 ft (352.4 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 66 3.8 KM
CrossesGrande De Loiza River
Location3.08 Miles SE of Carolina
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36694, -65.96383
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,156 ft (352.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2017)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River?

The structure is 1,156 ft (352.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 66 3.8 KM over Grande De Loiza River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.