FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HYDRA STREET

Carrying HYDRA STREET over CHANNEL

AT LA MARINA DEVELOPMENT, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HYDRA STREET

The HYDRA STREET bridge in Carolina, Puerto Rico carries HYDRA STREET over CHANNEL. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.

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

How HYDRA STREET compares

▲ 2.1
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Puerto Rico bridges
73
Bridges in Carolina · 6 in Poor condition
HYDRA STREET 38.2 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
017781

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HYDRA STREET 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 HYDRA STREET against other structures in Carolina 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 HYDRA STREET?

HYDRA STREET in Carolina, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HYDRA STREET inspected?

HYDRA STREET'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for HYDRA STREET?

HYDRA STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HYDRA STREET?

HYDRA STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HYDRA STREET and does age affect safety?

HYDRA STREET was built in 1981, making it 45 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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