US Bridges

Local Road over Pr 53

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM SW of Ceiba · Structure no. 024541

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over Pr 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over Pr 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesPr 53
Location6 KM SW of Ceiba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22252, -65.68954
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Local Road over Pr 53 built?

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

What condition is Local Road over Pr 53 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 Local Road over Pr 53 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over Pr 53?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over Pr 53?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.