Pr 14 over Cuyon River
PoorCoamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North East of Coamo · Structure no. 001751
- Built
- 1877
- 148 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 14 over Cuyon River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 14 over Cuyon River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1877, so it is 148 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 14 over Cuyon River built?
It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 14 over Cuyon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 14 over Cuyon River carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 14 over Cuyon River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 14 over Cuyon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.