US Bridges

Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 Km. East of Humacao · Structure no. 023842

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,213 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM 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 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2025. The structure is 2,213 ft (674.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM
CrossesPr 923 5.5 KM
Location2.5 Km. East of Humacao
Coordinates18.13814, -65.80762
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,213 ft (674.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 and waterway
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 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM?

The structure is 2,213 ft (674.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Nobd 31.7 KM over Pr 923 5.5 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.