US Bridges

PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel

PoorPosted for load

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.6 KM West of Catano · Structure no. 021102

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2025. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPR-866 6.2 KM
CrossesLevittown Channel
Location5.6 KM West of Catano
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates18.43987, -66.17826
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,850 (2017)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$890,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel carry?

About 13,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns PR-866 6.2 KM over Levittown Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.