US Bridges

Pr 53 over Pr 3

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Ceiba · Structure no. 024451

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Pr 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Pr 3 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2025. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesPr 3
Location1 KM South of Ceiba
RouteInterstate 53
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25656, -65.65151
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2017)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 over Pr 3 built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 over Pr 3 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Pr 3 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Pr 3?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Pr 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.