US Bridges

Pr 53 over Pr 906

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S E of Humacao · Structure no. 022451

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Pr 906 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Pr 906 in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,900 by 2025. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesPr 906
Location5 KM S E of Humacao
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11095, -65.82011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2017)
Projected traffic26,900 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over Pr 906 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 over Pr 906 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Pr 906 carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Pr 906?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Pr 906?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.