Piti Channel
Carrying Piti Channel over Piti Channel
1.4mi W of Rte1 and 11, Guam, Guam
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Piti Channel
The Piti Channel bridge in Guam, Guam carries Piti Channel over Piti Channel. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 4.6 meters (15 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Guam bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Piti Channel compares
Live comparison across Guam.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 66181000110G046
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Piti Channel 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 Piti Channel against other structures in Guam and across Guam. Guam 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 Piti Channel?
Piti Channel in Guam, Guam has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Piti Channel inspected?
Piti Channel'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 4,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Piti Channel 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 Piti Channel?
Piti Channel has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Piti Channel?
Piti Channel is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Piti Channel and does age affect safety?
Piti Channel was built in 1982, making it 44 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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