US Bridges

Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Ponce Entrance in PR14 · Structure no. 014331

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 36,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2025. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14 5.4 KM
CrossesBucana River
LocationAt Ponce Entrance in PR14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03913, -66.58248
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,700 (2017)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River carry?

About 36,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 5.4 KM over Bucana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.