US Bridges

PR-66 over Local Road

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6.20 Km. West from Beltz · Structure no. 028201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR-66 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Local Road 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesLocal Road
Location6.20 Km. West from Beltz
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36164, -65.92924
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2017)
Projected traffic36,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Local Road built?

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

What condition is PR-66 over Local Road 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 Local Road carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over Local Road?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.