US Bridges

Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Cayey Town · Structure no. 001791

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14 Easb 70.4 KM
CrossesSanto Domingo Creek
LocationAt Cayey Town
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11382, -66.16418
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2017)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$827,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 Easb 70.4 KM over Santo Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.