US Bridges

Pr 414 over Grande River

Good

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.8 KM N E of Rincon · Structure no. 011871

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 414 over Grande River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 414 over Grande River in Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 414
CrossesGrande River
Location3.8 KM N E of Rincon
RouteState Highway 414
CountyAguada Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35042, -67.22548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$779,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 414 over Grande River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 414 over Grande River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 414 over Grande River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 414 over Grande River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Pr 414 over Grande River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.