FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 358

Carrying PR 358 over HOCONUCO RIVER

2 KM N OF INT PR2 & P, San Germán, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: PR 358

The PR 358 bridge in San Germán, Puerto Rico carries PR 358 over HOCONUCO RIVER. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 11 sections, stretching 18.8 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How PR 358 compares

45
Bridges in San Germán · 9 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
10.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
7.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
11
Structure Length
18.8 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017281

How to read this record

PR 358 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 358 against other structures in San Germán 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 358?

PR 358 in San Germán, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 358 inspected?

PR 358'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 358 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 358?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for PR 358.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 358?

PR 358 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 358 and does age affect safety?

PR 358 was built in 1978, making it 48 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.