Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek
FairPosted for loadCayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 005221
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 738 0.2 KM over Prieta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.