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Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
14.1% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
2,434
Poor Condition
344(14.1%)
Avg Bridge Age
52 yrs
Trend
Declining
| Metric | Puerto Rico | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 14.1% | 6.7% | Declining |
| vs. National Average | +7.4 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 410(16.8%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
2,434
Poor Condition
344(14.1%)
Average Age
52 yrs
Daily Crossings
42.4M
Good or Better
410(16.8%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR 22 WESTBOUND | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 7 | 7 | 196,100 |
| PR 2 PR 22 4.3 KM | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 6 | 7 | 196,100 |
| PR 22 EASTBOUND | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 6 | 7 | 196,100 |
| RAMP PR18 TO PR22 | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 7 | 7 | 183,900 |
| RAMP PR18 TO PR22 | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 7 | 7 | 183,900 |
| PR 18 | San Juan Municipio | 6 | 5 | 6 | 183,900 |
| PR 18 | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 6 | 6 | 183,800 |
| PR 22 | Guaynabo Municipio | 6 | 5 | 6 | 180,400 |
| PR 22 | Toa Baja Municipio | 5 | 5 | 7 | 128,200 |
| PR 22 15.6 KM | Toa Baja Municipio | 5 | 6 | 6 | 128,200 |
| RAMP PR 22 TO PR 5 | Cataño Municipio | 5 | 7 | 7 | 124,000 |
| PR 52 NORTHBOUND | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 7 | 7 | 120,300 |
| PR 52 SOUTHBOUND | San Juan Municipio | 5 | 7 | 6 | 120,300 |
| PR 30 EASTBOUND | Gurabo Municipio | 5 | 6 | 6 | 114,500 |
| PR 30 5.20 KM | Gurabo Municipio | 5 | 5 | 6 | 114,500 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over YAUCO RIVER
over PELLEJAS RIVER
over CULEBRINAS RIVER
over CIBUCO RIVER
over VIVI RIVER
over USABON RIVER
over DUEY RIVER
over CULEBRINAS RIVER
over COAMO RIVER
over UNKNOWN CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.