FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 748

Carrying PR 748 over EL CORAZON CREEK

2 MILES EAST OF GUAYAMA, Guayama, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 748

The PR 748 bridge in Guayama, Puerto Rico carries PR 748 over EL CORAZON CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PR 748 compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Puerto Rico bridges
29
Bridges in Guayama · 4 in Poor condition
PR 748 31.3 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.6
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005261

How to read this record

PR 748 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PR 748 against other structures in Guayama and across Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PR 748?

PR 748 in Guayama, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 748 inspected?

PR 748's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 748 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PR 748?

PR 748 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 748?

PR 748 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 748 and does age affect safety?

PR 748 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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