FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLUMBUS ST.

Carrying COLUMBUS ST. over EL TORO CREEK

NEAR BLDG 539, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLUMBUS ST.

The COLUMBUS ST. bridge in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico carries COLUMBUS ST. over EL TORO CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How COLUMBUS ST. compares

▼ 3.4
Load rating vs Puerto Rico average (36.1 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Puerto Rico bridges
63
Bridges in Guaynabo · 3 in Poor condition
COLUMBUS ST. 32.7 t
Puerto Rico average 36.1 t

Live comparison across Puerto Rico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
3,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPASOBUC000542

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLUMBUS ST. 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 COLUMBUS ST. against other structures in Guaynabo 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 COLUMBUS ST.?

COLUMBUS ST. in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLUMBUS ST. inspected?

COLUMBUS ST.'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 3,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLUMBUS ST. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COLUMBUS ST.?

COLUMBUS ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLUMBUS ST.?

COLUMBUS ST. is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is COLUMBUS ST. and does age affect safety?

COLUMBUS ST. was built in 1985, making it 41 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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