US Bridges

Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.20 KM West of Int Pr 15 · Structure no. 001801

Built
1881
144 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1881, so it is 144 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,300 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14 Westbound
CrossesSanto Domingo Creek
Location0.20 KM West of Int Pr 15
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11343, -66.16401
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2017)
Projected traffic22,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1881, making it 144 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 Westbound 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 Westbound over Santo Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.