US Bridges

Pr 66 over Pr 887

Good

Carolina Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.11 KM Se. Int. PR-26 3 · Structure no. 028391

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,300
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 66 over Pr 887 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 66 over Pr 887 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,100 by 2025. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 66
CrossesPr 887
Location1.11 KM Se. Int. PR-26 3
RouteInterstate 66
CountyCarolina Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.38242, -65.97564
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating80.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2017)
Projected traffic47,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 Pr 887 built?

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

What condition is Pr 66 over Pr 887 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 Pr 66 over Pr 887 carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 66 over Pr 887?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 66 over Pr 887?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.