US Bridges

PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.57KM Southwest of PR-3 · Structure no. 028371

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,000
2005 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2025. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 220 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-66 KM 2.40
CrossesPR-887 KM 2.0
Location1.57KM Southwest of PR-3
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37048, -65.97303
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width220 ft (67.1 m)
Roadway width212 ft (64.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2005)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0 built?

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

What condition is PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 KM 2.40 over PR-887 KM 2.0?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.