FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 823

Carrying PR 823 over UNNAMED CREEK

3.5 KM N E OF COROZAL, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
72 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 823

The PR 823 bridge in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico carries PR 823 over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 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 State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.8 metric tons.

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

How PR 823 compares

▲ 35.7
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Puerto Rico bridges
17
Bridges in Toa Alta · 2 in Poor condition
PR 823 71.8 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
71.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019931

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 823 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 823 against other structures in Toa Alta 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 823?

PR 823 in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 823 inspected?

PR 823'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. PR 823 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 PR 823?

PR 823 has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 823?

PR 823 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 823 and does age affect safety?

PR 823 was built in 1950, making it 76 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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