US Bridges

Pr 859 over Pr 66

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 · Structure no. 028181

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 859 over Pr 66 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 859 over Pr 66 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 859
CrossesPr 66
Location4.5
RouteState Highway 859
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36306, -65.94694
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 859 over Pr 66 built?

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

What condition is Pr 859 over Pr 66 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 859 over Pr 66 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 859 over Pr 66?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 859 over Pr 66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.