US Bridges

Pr 66 over Pr 3

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3KM at NW of Carolin a · Structure no. 028122

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 66 over Pr 3 is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 66 over Pr 3 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 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,100 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 66
CrossesPr 3
Location3KM at NW of Carolin a
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.39172, -65.97812
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.3 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2017)
Projected traffic47,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 3 built?

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

What condition is Pr 66 over Pr 3 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 66 over Pr 3 carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 66 over Pr 3?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 66 over Pr 3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.