US Bridges

Pr 14 over Coamo River

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM East of Coamo · Structure no. 018121

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 over Coamo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 over Coamo River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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.

It carries about 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2025. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14
CrossesCoamo River
Location0.5 KM East of Coamo
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08141, -66.35424
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2017)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 over Coamo River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 over Coamo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 14 over Coamo River carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 over Coamo River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 over Coamo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.