US Bridges

Pr 14 over Cuyon River

Fair

Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North East of Coamo · Structure no. E01751

Built
1877
148 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Other
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 other other 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesPr 14
CrossesCuyon River
Location5 KM North East of Coamo
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCoamo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08806, -66.31333
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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.