US Bridges

Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Humacao · Structure no. 023852

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,950 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 53 Southbound
CrossesDirt Road
Location3 KM S E of Humacao
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates18.12696, -65.81562
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2017)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.