FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 103

Carrying PR 103 over CHANNEL

2 KM N E OF CABO ROJO, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 103

The PR 103 bridge in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico carries PR 103 over CHANNEL. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,000 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 8.4 metric tons.

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

How PR 103 compares

▼ 27.7
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Puerto Rico bridges
21
Bridges in Cabo Rojo · 6 in Poor condition
PR 103 8.4 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
2.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
013811

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

PR 103 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 103 against other structures in Cabo Rojo 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 103?

PR 103 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 103 inspected?

PR 103'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 5,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 103 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 103?

PR 103 has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 103?

PR 103 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 103 and does age affect safety?

PR 103 was built in 1910, making it 116 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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