US Bridges

Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms. East of Humacao · Structure no. 023812

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3 in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2025. The structure is 279 ft (85 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 Southbound
CrossesPr 3
Location2 Kms. East of Humacao
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14394, -65.80387
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2017)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.