US Bridges

Pr 730 over Maton River

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM of Int PR14 & · Structure no. 008851

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 730 over Maton River is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 730 over Maton River in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 730
CrossesMaton River
Location2.5 KM of Int PR14 &
RouteState Highway 730
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12206, -66.20471
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 730 over Maton River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 730 over Maton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 730 over Maton River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pr 730 over Maton River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Pr 730 over Maton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.