US Bridges

Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Miles East of Cayey · Structure no. 005231

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 738
CrossesDe Cedro Creek
Location3 Miles East of Cayey
RouteState Highway 738
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11317, -66.12476
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2017)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 738 over De Cedro 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Pr 738 over De Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.