US Bridges

Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 70 KM South of Rio Grande · Structure no. 029651

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,900 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 116 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 66 19.1 KM
CrossesPr 956 0.5 KM
Location70 KM South of Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37343, -65.83083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2017)
Projected traffic28,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 66 19.1 KM over Pr 956 0.5 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.