FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 7759

Carrying PR 7759 over LOS BARROS RIVER

4 KM NORTH FROM PATILLAS, Patillas, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 7759

The PR 7759 bridge in Patillas, Puerto Rico carries PR 7759 over LOS BARROS RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. 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 21.2 metric tons.

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

How PR 7759 compares

▼ 14.9
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Puerto Rico bridges
32
Bridges in Patillas · 6 in Poor condition
PR 7759 21.2 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.8
Serviceability /30
7.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014211

How to read this record

PR 7759 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 7759 against other structures in Patillas 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 7759?

PR 7759 in Patillas, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 7759 inspected?

PR 7759'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 7759 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 7759?

PR 7759 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 7759?

PR 7759 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 7759 and does age affect safety?

PR 7759 was built in 1955, making it 71 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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