Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River
PoorCayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM Northwest of Cayey · Structure no. 015641
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Rural Local Road over Chiquito De Maton River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.