US Bridges

PR-66 over Angola Creek

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.65 Km. Sw. of R. Grande · Structure no. 029732

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
659 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-66 over Angola Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Angola Creek 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2025. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesAngola Creek
Location3.65 Km. Sw. of R. Grande
RouteInterstate 66
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36836, -65.85219
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length659 ft (200.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2013)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Angola Creek built?

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

What condition is PR-66 over Angola Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 over Angola Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over Angola Creek?

The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Angola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.