US Bridges

PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.5 KM Northeast of Cayey · Structure no. 027361

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-7736 0.1 KM
CrossesPlata Creek
Location5.5 KM Northeast of Cayey
RouteState Highway 7736
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15287, -66.10162
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns PR-7736 0.1 KM over Plata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.