US Bridges

Pr 14 over Santo Domingo Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Baldorioty Street · Structure no. 013361

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 over Santo Domingo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 14 over Santo Domingo Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,404 by 2020. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14
CrossesSanto Domingo Creek
LocationAt Baldorioty Street
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11423, -66.16407
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2005)
Projected traffic10,404 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 over Santo Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 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 over Santo Domingo Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 over Santo Domingo Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 over Santo Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.