FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 174

Carrying PR 174 over SONADORA CREEK

6.5 KM NW OF AGUAS BUENAS, Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
82 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 174

The PR 174 bridge in Bayamón, Puerto Rico carries PR 174 over SONADORA CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,400 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 5/9. 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 82.2 metric tons.

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

How PR 174 compares

▲ 46.1
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Puerto Rico bridges
78
Bridges in Bayamón · 7 in Poor condition
PR 174 82.2 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
7.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
82.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024791

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 174 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 174 against other structures in Bayamón 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 174?

PR 174 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 174 inspected?

PR 174'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 13,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 174 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 174?

PR 174 has an NBI inventory load rating of 82.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 174?

PR 174 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 174 and does age affect safety?

PR 174 was built in 1992, making it 34 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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