US Bridges

Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River

Fair

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Northwest of Guayama · Structure no. 022552

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
721 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2005 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River in Guayama 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 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,594 by 2025. The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Eastbound
CrossesSeco River
Location6 KM Northwest of Guayama
RouteInterstate 53
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11167, -66.14917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length721 ft (219.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2005)
Projected traffic13,594 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$412,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River?

The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Eastbound over Seco River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.