SAN IGNACIO AVENUE
Carrying SAN IGNACIO AVENUE over GUAYNABO RIVER
0.3 KM OF INT PR 837, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAN IGNACIO AVENUE
The SAN IGNACIO AVENUE bridge in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico carries SAN IGNACIO AVENUE over GUAYNABO RIVER. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 61.7 meters (202 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAN IGNACIO AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 61.7 m (202 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 025701
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAN IGNACIO AVENUE 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 SAN IGNACIO AVENUE against other structures in Guaynabo 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 SAN IGNACIO AVENUE?
SAN IGNACIO AVENUE in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAN IGNACIO AVENUE inspected?
SAN IGNACIO 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 600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN IGNACIO AVENUE 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 SAN IGNACIO AVENUE?
SAN IGNACIO AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAN IGNACIO AVENUE?
SAN IGNACIO AVENUE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SAN IGNACIO AVENUE and does age affect safety?
SAN IGNACIO AVENUE was built in 1998, making it 28 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.
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