FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 14

Carrying PR 14 over CUYON RIVER

5 KM NORTH EAST OF COAMO, Coamo, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: PR 14

The PR 14 bridge in Coamo, Puerto Rico carries PR 14 over CUYON RIVER. It was built in 1877, making it 149 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.4 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PR 14 compares

30
Bridges in Coamo · 5 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
2.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1877
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.4 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001751

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

PR 14 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PR 14 against other structures in Coamo and across Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PR 14?

PR 14 in Coamo, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 14 inspected?

PR 14's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 14 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PR 14?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for PR 14.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 14?

PR 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 14 and does age affect safety?

PR 14 was built in 1877, making it 149 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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