Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River
FairCoamo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.3 KM Int PR150 & Pr · Structure no. 011971
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 553 KM 1.3 over Descalabrado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.