FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PR 511 OFF Km12.65

Carrying PR 511 OFF Km12.65 over Inabon River

13.75km North East Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PR 511 OFF Km12.65

The PR 511 OFF Km12.65 bridge in Ponce, Puerto Rico carries PR 511 OFF Km12.65 over Inabon River. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 24.9 metric tons.

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

How PR 511 OFF Km12.65 compares

▼ 11.2
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Puerto Rico bridges
123
Bridges in Ponce · 16 in Poor condition
PR 511 OFF Km12.65 24.9 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.3
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Last Reconstructed
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
029431

How to read this record

PR 511 OFF Km12.65 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 PR 511 OFF Km12.65 against other structures in Ponce 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 511 OFF Km12.65?

PR 511 OFF Km12.65 in Ponce, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PR 511 OFF Km12.65 inspected?

PR 511 OFF Km12.65'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 1,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 511 OFF Km12.65 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 PR 511 OFF Km12.65?

PR 511 OFF Km12.65 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PR 511 OFF Km12.65?

PR 511 OFF Km12.65 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PR 511 OFF Km12.65 and does age affect safety?

PR 511 OFF Km12.65 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.

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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