US Bridges

Pr 614 over Cialitos River

FairPosted for load

Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico · 10 KM Southwest of Ciales · Structure no. 008801

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 614 over Cialitos River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 614 over Cialitos River in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 614
CrossesCialitos River
Location10 KM Southwest of Ciales
RouteState Highway 614
CountyCiales Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.286, -66.51478
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$566,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 614 over Cialitos River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 614 over Cialitos River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 614 over Cialitos River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 614 over Cialitos River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 614 over Cialitos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.