US Bridges

PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5KM E of Ceiba Pr 3 · Structure no. 023011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek in Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 196 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPR53 9.5KM 58.9KM
CrossesQuebrada Seca Creek
Location2.5KM E of Ceiba Pr 3
RouteInterstate 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23477, -65.66417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width196 ft (59.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2017)
Projected traffic23,300 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 196 ft wide.

Who owns PR53 9.5KM 58.9KM over Quebrada Seca Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.