Pr 447 over Guatemala River
San Sebastián Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pr 447 over Guatemala River in San Sebastián Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 32 inventoried bridges in San Sebastián Municipio rated fair (78.1%); 3 (9.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 6 Km N E of San Sebastian |
| NBI structure number | 005761 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Puerto Rico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in San Sebastián Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 111 over El Salto Creek | 1980 | 26,000 | Poor |
| Pr 111 over El Salto Creek | 1980 | 26,000 | Good |
| Pr 111 15.1 Km over Aguas Saladas Creek | 1980 | 19,700 | Fair |
| Off Pr 111 15.4 Km over Culebrinas River | 1996 | 19,700 | Fair |
| Pr 111 18.5 Km over Guatemala River | 1978 | 19,100 | Good |
| Pr 111 over Waterway | 1980 | 18,000 | Fair |
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