US Bridges

Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.51 Kms S.E. Carolina · Structure no. 028191

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 859 at 1.45
CrossesPr 66 KM 7.0
Location6.51 Kms S.E. Carolina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36249, -65.93635
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0 built?

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

What condition is Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0 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 Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 859 at 1.45 over Pr 66 KM 7.0?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.