US Bridges

Pr 53 over Waterway

Fair

Ceiba Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms South of Ceiba Town · Structure no. 024601

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

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 53 over Waterway 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,300 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesWaterway
Location2 Kms South of Ceiba Town
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCeiba Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24511, -65.65438
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2017)
Projected traffic23,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Waterway built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 over Waterway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Waterway carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Waterway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.