US Bridges

Pr 114 over Waterway

FairPosted for load

Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Mayaguez · Structure no. 021611

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 114 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 114 over Waterway in Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,100 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 114
CrossesWaterway
Location5 KM South of Mayaguez
RouteState Highway 114
CountyMayaguez Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15423, -67.1505
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2017)
Projected traffic24,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 114 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 114 over Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 114 over Waterway carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 114 over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 114 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.