US Bridges

Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM South of Fajardo · Structure no. 023032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,550
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,350 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM
CrossesFuture Road
Location2.5 KM South of Fajardo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28966, -65.64914
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2017)
Projected traffic14,350 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Nortb 2.8 KM over Future Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.