US Bridges

PR-66 over Herreras River & Creek

Good

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.19 K. Sw. of Rio Grande · Structure no. 029742

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
875 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-66 over Herreras River & Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-66 over Herreras River & 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2025. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-66
CrossesHerreras River & Creek
Location3.19 K. Sw. of Rio Grande
RouteInterstate 66
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36341, -65.85936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length875 ft (266.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2013)
Projected traffic30,000 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 Herreras River & Creek built?

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

What condition is PR-66 over Herreras River & 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does PR-66 over Herreras River & Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-66 over Herreras River & Creek?

The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns PR-66 over Herreras River & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.