OFF PR 149 KM 42.3
Carrying OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 over RIO TORO NEGRO
KM 42.3 PR 149, Orocovis, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OFF PR 149 KM 42.3
The OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 bridge in Orocovis, Puerto Rico carries OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 over RIO TORO NEGRO. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 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 State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Deck Width
- 2.9 m (10 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 030511
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 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 149 KM 42.3 against other structures in Orocovis 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 149 KM 42.3?
OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 inspected?
OFF PR 149 KM 42.3'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 149 KM 42.3 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 149 KM 42.3?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for OFF PR 149 KM 42.3.
Who is responsible for maintaining OFF PR 149 KM 42.3?
OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 and does age affect safety?
OFF PR 149 KM 42.3 was built in 1901, making it 125 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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