US Bridges

Pr 53 over Seca Creek

Good

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Ceiba · Structure no. 024591

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Seca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 53 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 237 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesSeca Creek
Location1 KM South of Ceiba
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25609, -65.65124
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width237 ft (72.3 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 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
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 over Seca Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 over Seca Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Seca Creek carry?

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

How long is Pr 53 over Seca Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 237 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Seca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.