OFF 348 @ KM 1.2
Carrying OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 over BRUJO RIVER
1.2 KM. N.E. OF ROSARIO, San Germán, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OFF 348 @ KM 1.2
The OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 bridge in San Germán, Puerto Rico carries OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 over BRUJO RIVER. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.1 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 14.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 23.1 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.1 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 027091
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 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 348 @ KM 1.2 against other structures in San Germán 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 348 @ KM 1.2?
OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 in San Germán, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 inspected?
OFF 348 @ KM 1.2'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 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 348 @ KM 1.2?
OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OFF 348 @ KM 1.2?
OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 and does age affect safety?
OFF 348 @ KM 1.2 was built in 2002, making it 24 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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