FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 830

Carrying PR 830 over UNKNOWN CREEK

10 KM SOUTH OF BAYAMON, Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 830

The PR 830 bridge in Bayamón, Puerto Rico carries PR 830 over UNKNOWN CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,900 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How PR 830 compares

▲ 63.8
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Puerto Rico bridges
78
Bridges in Bayamón · 7 in Poor condition
PR 830 99.9 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 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
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006671

How to read this record

PR 830 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 830 against other structures in Bayamón 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 830?

PR 830 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 830 inspected?

PR 830'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 6,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 830 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 830?

PR 830 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 830?

PR 830 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 830 and does age affect safety?

PR 830 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.