US Bridges

Pr 53 over Dirt Road

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM N W of Ceiba · Structure no. 023061

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Dirt Road 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 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesDirt Road
Location1 KM N W of Ceiba
RouteInterstate 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28156, -65.65017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 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
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 over Dirt Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Dirt Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 53 over Dirt Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.