US Bridges

Pr 14 over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.8 KM Northwest of Cayey · Structure no. 019871

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,944
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Pr 14 over Waterway in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,944 by 2025. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14
CrossesWaterway
Location4.8 KM Northwest of Cayey
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13465, -66.19134
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,944 (2007)
Projected traffic6,944 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Pr 14 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 14 over Waterway carry?

About 5,944 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 over Waterway?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.