US Bridges

Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM West of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 022041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2025. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14 9.6 KM
CrossesInabon River
Location6 KM West of Juana Diaz
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0502, -66.5448
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2017)
Projected traffic24,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon 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 9.6 KM over Inabon River carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 9.6 KM over Inabon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.