US Bridges

Pr 15 over Waterway

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Cayey Town · Structure no. 019861

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 15 over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Pr 15 over Waterway in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 15
CrossesWaterway
LocationAt Cayey Town
RouteState Highway 15
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11188, -66.16194
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2017)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2025
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$566,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 15 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Pr 15 over Waterway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 15 over Waterway carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 15 over Waterway?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 15 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.