US Bridges

PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM SE Carolina · Structure no. 028171

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2025. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 192 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-66 Km. 4.90
CrossesPR-853 Km. 2.00
Location5.5 KM SE Carolina
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36412, -65.95591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.4 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2017)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00 built?

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

What condition is PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00 carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 Km. 4.90 over PR-853 Km. 2.00?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.