FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OFF PR 535

Carrying OFF PR 535 over CAÑAS RIVER

6.5 KM SOUTH EAST OF J.D., Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OFF PR 535

The OFF PR 535 bridge in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico carries OFF PR 535 over CAÑAS RIVER. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.8 metric tons.

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

How OFF PR 535 compares

▼ 25.3
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Puerto Rico bridges
55
Bridges in Juana Díaz · 9 in Poor condition
OFF PR 535 10.8 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
025501

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

OFF PR 535 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 OFF PR 535 against other structures in Juana Díaz 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 535?

OFF PR 535 in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OFF PR 535 inspected?

OFF PR 535'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF PR 535 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 OFF PR 535?

OFF PR 535 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OFF PR 535?

OFF PR 535 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OFF PR 535 and does age affect safety?

OFF PR 535 was built in 1985, making it 41 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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