FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 759

Carrying PR 759 over DE LOS CHINOS CREEK

2 MILES WEST OF MAUNABO, Maunabo, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 759

The PR 759 bridge in Maunabo, Puerto Rico carries PR 759 over DE LOS CHINOS CREEK. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,800 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How PR 759 compares

▲ 9.3
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Puerto Rico bridges
22
Bridges in Maunabo · 1 in Poor condition
PR 759 45.4 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
005301

How to read this record

PR 759 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 759 against other structures in Maunabo 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 759?

PR 759 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 759 inspected?

PR 759'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 5,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 759 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 759?

PR 759 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 759?

PR 759 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 759 and does age affect safety?

PR 759 was built in 1945, making it 81 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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