US Bridges

PR-958 over PR-66

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.17 Km. Sw. Rio Grande · Structure no. 029721

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-958 over PR-66 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-958 over PR-66 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2025. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-958
CrossesPR-66
Location4.17 Km. Sw. Rio Grande
RouteState Highway 958
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36918, -65.86867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-958 over PR-66 built?

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

What condition is PR-958 over PR-66 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does PR-958 over PR-66 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-958 over PR-66?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns PR-958 over PR-66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.