US Bridges

Pr 735 over LA Plata River

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.3 KM Northeast of Cayey · Structure no. 027721

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 735 over LA Plata River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 735 over LA Plata River 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.

It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2020. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 735
CrossesLA Plata River
Location3.3 KM Northeast of Cayey
RouteState Highway 735
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13398, -66.13821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2001)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 735 over LA Plata River built?

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

What condition is Pr 735 over LA Plata 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 735 over LA Plata River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 735 over LA Plata River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 735 over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.