Pr 14 over Maton River
PoorPosted for loadCayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM North West of Cayey · Structure no. 001771
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 14 over Maton River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 14 over Maton River in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 14 over Maton River built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 14 over Maton River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 14 over Maton River carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 14 over Maton River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 14 over Maton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.