OFF PR 190 KM 0
Carrying OFF PR 190 KM 0 over SUAREZ CHANNEL
OFF PR 26 AT KM 11.0, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OFF PR 190 KM 0
The OFF PR 190 KM 0 bridge in Carolina, Puerto Rico carries OFF PR 190 KM 0 over SUAREZ CHANNEL. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OFF PR 190 KM 0 compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.4 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 013441
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
OFF PR 190 KM 0 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 OFF PR 190 KM 0 against other structures in Carolina 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 OFF PR 190 KM 0?
OFF PR 190 KM 0 in Carolina, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OFF PR 190 KM 0 inspected?
OFF PR 190 KM 0'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 24,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF PR 190 KM 0 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 OFF PR 190 KM 0?
OFF PR 190 KM 0 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OFF PR 190 KM 0?
OFF PR 190 KM 0 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OFF PR 190 KM 0 and does age affect safety?
OFF PR 190 KM 0 was built in 1960, making it 66 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.
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