US Bridges

Pr 53 over Pr 982

Fair

Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.7 KM South of Fajardo · Structure no. 023041

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Pr 982 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Pr 982 in Fajardo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesPr 982
Location3.7 KM South of Fajardo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyFajardo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28469, -65.64979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2017)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 over Pr 982 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 over Pr 982 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Pr 982 carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Pr 982?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Pr 982?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.