US Bridges

PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50

Good

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.60 KM S.E. Rio Grande · Structure no. 029661

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
489 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50 in Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,900 by 2025. The structure is 489 ft (148.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesPR-3 Km. 19.50
Location0.60 KM S.E. Rio Grande
RouteInterstate 66
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37572, -66.82761
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length489 ft (148.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2016)
Projected traffic28,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50 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 over PR-3 Km. 19.50 carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50?

The structure is 489 ft (148.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over PR-3 Km. 19.50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.