US Bridges

Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 006251

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2025. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14 13.9 KM
CrossesJacaguas River
Location1 KM North of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.05243, -66.50906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2017)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 13.9 KM over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.