FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 960

Carrying PR 960 over GRANDE RIVER

5.3 KM S W OF RIO GRANDE, Río Grande, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 960

The PR 960 bridge in Río Grande, Puerto Rico carries PR 960 over GRANDE RIVER. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 45.0 meters (148 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.8 metric tons.

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

How PR 960 compares

▲ 16.7
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Puerto Rico bridges
47
Bridges in Río Grande · 6 in Poor condition
PR 960 52.8 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
52.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
45.0 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019081

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 960 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 960 against other structures in Río Grande 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 960?

PR 960 in Río Grande, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 960 inspected?

PR 960'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 960 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 960?

PR 960 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 960?

PR 960 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 960 and does age affect safety?

PR 960 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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