FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7

Carrying OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 over SALIENTE RIVER

6 kM SE of Jayuya, Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7

The OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 bridge in Jayuya, Puerto Rico carries OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 over SALIENTE RIVER. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.7 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.

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

How OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 compares

▼ 13.6
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Puerto Rico bridges
34
Bridges in Jayuya · 6 in Poor condition
OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 22.5 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.9
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.7 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
027531

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 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 539 @ K 0.7 against other structures in Jayuya 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 539 @ K 0.7?

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 inspected?

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 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 539 @ K 0.7?

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7?

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 and does age affect safety?

OFF PR 539 @ K 0.7 was built in 2005, making it 21 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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