FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OFF PR 527

Carrying OFF PR 527 over JAYUYA RIVER

1.5 KM S E OF JAYUYA, Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OFF PR 527

The OFF PR 527 bridge in Jayuya, Puerto Rico carries OFF PR 527 over JAYUYA RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.6 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.4 metric tons.

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

How OFF PR 527 compares

▼ 24.7
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Puerto Rico bridges
34
Bridges in Jayuya · 6 in Poor condition
OFF PR 527 11.4 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.7
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.6 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020751

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 OFF PR 527 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 OFF PR 527 against other structures in Jayuya 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 527?

OFF PR 527 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OFF PR 527 inspected?

OFF PR 527'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 300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF PR 527 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 OFF PR 527?

OFF PR 527 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OFF PR 527?

OFF PR 527 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OFF PR 527 and does age affect safety?

OFF PR 527 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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