FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 409

Carrying PR 409 over LAS JOSEFAS CREEK

4.5 KM N E OF MARICAO, Las Marías, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
99 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 409

The PR 409 bridge in Las Marías, Puerto Rico carries PR 409 over LAS JOSEFAS CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 98.7 metric tons.

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

How PR 409 compares

▲ 62.6
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Puerto Rico bridges
13
Bridges in Las Marías · 1 in Poor condition
PR 409 98.7 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
98.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014401

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 409 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PR 409 against other structures in Las Marías 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 409?

PR 409 in Las Marías, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 409 inspected?

PR 409'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 409 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PR 409?

PR 409 has an NBI inventory load rating of 98.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 409?

PR 409 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 409 and does age affect safety?

PR 409 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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