FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 675

Carrying PR 675 over CIBUCO RIVER

0.3 KM INT PR676 & PR, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 675

The PR 675 bridge in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico carries PR 675 over CIBUCO RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 41.9 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,700 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 48.6 metric tons.

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

How PR 675 compares

▲ 12.5
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Puerto Rico bridges
16
Bridges in Vega Alta · 2 in Poor condition
PR 675 48.6 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
41.9 m (137 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006501

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

PR 675 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 675 against other structures in Vega Alta 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 675?

PR 675 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 675 inspected?

PR 675'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 3,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 675 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 675?

PR 675 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 675?

PR 675 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 675 and does age affect safety?

PR 675 was built in 1952, making it 74 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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