US Bridges

Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.6 KM West of Ceiba · Structure no. 023121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM 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 5 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2025. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 0.4 KM
CrossesPr 978 5.9 KM
Location0.6 KM West of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2622, -65.65338
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2017)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM 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 Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 0.4 KM over Pr 978 5.9 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.