US Bridges

Pr 14 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · North East of Ponce · Structure no. 028341

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 14 over Ditch in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,200 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 217 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14
CrossesDitch
LocationNorth East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03476, -66.58841
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width217 ft (66.1 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2017)
Projected traffic24,200 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 over Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 14 over Ditch carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 over Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 217 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.