US Bridges

Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM NW of Ceiba · Structure no. 022991

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 273 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 3.55 KM
CrossesAguas Claras Creek
Location1 KM NW of Ceiba
RouteInterstate 53
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28273, -65.48318
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width273 ft (83.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2017)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 273 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 3.55 KM over Aguas Claras Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.