US Bridges

Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River

Good

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.8 Km. SW Coamo · Structure no. 030381

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2025. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesPr 14 23.8 KM
CrossesDescalabrado River
Location7.8 Km. SW Coamo
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates18.04972, -66.42556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 23.8 KM over Descalabrado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.