US Bridges

Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River

Fair

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Int Pr 7730 and Pr 14 · Structure no. 013541

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 7730 0.1 KM
CrossesLA Plata River
LocationAt Int Pr 7730 and Pr 14
RouteState Highway 7730
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.13972, -66.21
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 7730 0.1 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 7730 0.1 KM over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.