US Bridges

Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek

Good

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.69 KM SE Int PR-3 & · Structure no. 029481

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOff PR-966 at 2.60
CrossesLA Grande Creek
Location3.69 KM SE Int PR-3 &
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34455, -65.80944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic150 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Off PR-966 at 2.60 over LA Grande Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.