US Bridges

Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM Northwest Cayey · Structure no. 027501

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesOff Pr 730 3.9 KM
Location4 KM Northwest Cayey
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10883, -66.18968
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Off Pr 730 3.9 KM?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.