OFF PR 378 KM 3.8
Carrying OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 over GUAYANILLA RIVER
6 KM NORTH OF GUAYANILLA, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OFF PR 378 KM 3.8
The OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 bridge in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico carries OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 over GUAYANILLA RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 31.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016251
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 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 378 KM 3.8 against other structures in Guayanilla 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 378 KM 3.8?
OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 inspected?
OFF PR 378 KM 3.8'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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 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 378 KM 3.8?
OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OFF PR 378 KM 3.8?
OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 and does age affect safety?
OFF PR 378 KM 3.8 was built in 1977, making it 49 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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