FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ITURREGUI AVENUE

Carrying ITURREGUI AVENUE over CHANNEL

BETWEEN 401 & DOMINIC, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ITURREGUI AVENUE

The ITURREGUI AVENUE bridge in Carolina, Puerto Rico carries ITURREGUI AVENUE over CHANNEL. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.6 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.9 metric tons.

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

How ITURREGUI AVENUE compares

▼ 13.2
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Puerto Rico bridges
73
Bridges in Carolina · 6 in Poor condition
ITURREGUI AVENUE 22.9 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.5
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.6 m (110 ft)
Deck Width
17.9 m (59 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
021521

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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

ITURREGUI AVENUE 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 ITURREGUI AVENUE 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 ITURREGUI AVENUE?

ITURREGUI AVENUE in Carolina, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ITURREGUI AVENUE inspected?

ITURREGUI AVENUE'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 22,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ITURREGUI AVENUE 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 ITURREGUI AVENUE?

ITURREGUI AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ITURREGUI AVENUE?

ITURREGUI AVENUE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ITURREGUI AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ITURREGUI AVENUE was built in 1960, making it 66 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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