US Bridges

PR-14 over Quebrada Toita

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Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-14 65.3KM · Structure no. 030871

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-14 over Quebrada Toita is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-14 over Quebrada Toita in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-14
CrossesQuebrada Toita
LocationPR-14 65.3KM
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13682, -66.19539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-14 over Quebrada Toita built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-14 over Quebrada Toita in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does PR-14 over Quebrada Toita carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PR-14 over Quebrada Toita?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns PR-14 over Quebrada Toita?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.