FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 402

Carrying PR 402 over ABAD CREEK

2 KMS NW OF AÑASCO, Añasco, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 402

The PR 402 bridge in Añasco, Puerto Rico carries PR 402 over ABAD CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,100 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.8 metric tons.

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

How PR 402 compares

▼ 1.3
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Puerto Rico bridges
22
Bridges in Añasco · 3 in Poor condition
PR 402 34.8 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
8.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024231

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 402 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 402 against other structures in Añasco 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 402?

PR 402 in Añasco, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 402 inspected?

PR 402'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 14,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 402 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 402?

PR 402 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 402?

PR 402 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 402 and does age affect safety?

PR 402 was built in 1996, making it 30 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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