Pr 409 over Bucarabones River
Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pr 409 over Bucarabones River in Las Marías Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 12 of the 13 inventoried bridges in Las Marías Municipio rated fair (92.3%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 149 ft |
| Location | 4 Km Northeast of Maricao |
| NBI structure number | 020971 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| 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 Las Marías Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 119 50.7 Km over Arenas River | 1905 | 5,700 | Fair |
| Pr 119 over Casei River | 1902 | 5,200 | Fair |
| Pr 108 over Casei River | 1958 | 2,600 | Fair |
| Pr 119 48.1 Km over Rio Grande De A¥ASC | 1994 | 2,400 | Fair |
| Pr 119 59.1 Km over San Jose Creek | 1975 | 2,200 | Fair |
| Pr 124 over Guaba River | 1949 | 1,600 | Fair |
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