US Bridges

PR-66 over Ramp to PR-3

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.49 Km. S.E. of Carolina · Structure no. 028141

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR-66 over Ramp to PR-3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Ramp to PR-3 in Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesRamp to PR-3
Location2.49 Km. S.E. of Carolina
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38991, -65.97885
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 inspectionApril 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 rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2017)
Projected traffic47,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
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 Ramp to PR-3 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-66 over Ramp to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 over Ramp to PR-3 carry?

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

How long is PR-66 over Ramp to PR-3?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Ramp to PR-3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.