US Bridges

Pr 738 over El Cedro Creek

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM South East of Cayey · Structure no. 009031

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 738 over El Cedro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 738 over El Cedro Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 738
CrossesEl Cedro Creek
Location4 KM South East of Cayey
RouteState Highway 738
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10288, -66.12802
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 738 over El Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 738 over El 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is Pr 738 over El Cedro Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 738 over El Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.