US Bridges

PR-959 over PR-66

Fair

Rio Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.64 Km. Sw. of R. Grande · Structure no. 029761

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-959 over PR-66 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-959 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2025. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPR-959
CrossesPR-66
Location2.64 Km. Sw. of R. Grande
RouteState Highway 959
CountyRio Grande Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.36801, -65.85435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
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-959 over PR-66 built?

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

What condition is PR-959 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does PR-959 over PR-66 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is PR-959 over PR-66?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns PR-959 over PR-66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.