US Bridges

Pr 53 Northbound over Dirt Road

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Humacao · Structure no. 023862

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Northbound over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Northbound 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 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,900 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 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 Northbound
CrossesDirt Road
Location3 KM S E of Humacao
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12688, -65.81547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2017)
Projected traffic27,900 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Northbound over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Northbound over Dirt Road 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 Northbound over Dirt Road carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Northbound over Dirt Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Northbound over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.