US Bridges

Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Ponce Entrance at PR14 · Structure no. 025141

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River is a concrete culvert carrying Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 63,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOff Pr 14 5.5 KM
CrossesInabon River
LocationAt Ponce Entrance at PR14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03976, -66.58242
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,700 (2017)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 byCity or Municipal 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off Pr 14 5.5 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 Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River carry?

About 63,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Off Pr 14 5.5 KM over Inabon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.