US Bridges

PR-66 over Blasina Creek

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · S.E. Int. of PR-26 & · Structure no. 028381

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-66 over Blasina Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Blasina Creek 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,100 by 2025. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesBlasina Creek
LocationS.E. Int. of PR-26 &
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38653, -65.97778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2017)
Projected traffic47,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-66 over Blasina Creek built?

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

What condition is PR-66 over Blasina Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does PR-66 over Blasina Creek carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over Blasina Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Blasina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.