FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 30 WESTBOUND

Carrying PR 30 WESTBOUND over HUMACAO RIVER

1.2 KM S.W. LAS PIEDRAS, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 30 WESTBOUND

The PR 30 WESTBOUND bridge in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico carries PR 30 WESTBOUND over HUMACAO RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.2 meters (188 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,350 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 3/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 56.5 metric tons.

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

How PR 30 WESTBOUND compares

▲ 20.4
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Puerto Rico bridges
24
Bridges in Las Piedras · 2 in Poor condition
PR 30 WESTBOUND 56.5 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
56.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
57.2 m (188 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
009312

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

PR 30 WESTBOUND 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 30 WESTBOUND against other structures in Las Piedras 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 30 WESTBOUND?

PR 30 WESTBOUND in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 30 WESTBOUND inspected?

PR 30 WESTBOUND'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 30,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 30 WESTBOUND 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 30 WESTBOUND?

PR 30 WESTBOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 30 WESTBOUND?

PR 30 WESTBOUND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 30 WESTBOUND and does age affect safety?

PR 30 WESTBOUND was built in 1965, making it 61 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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