US Bridges

Pr 30 over Pr 53

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM S E of Humacao · Structure no. 023871

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 30 over Pr 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 30 over Pr 53 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 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 41,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,100 by 2025. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 30
CrossesPr 53
Location3 KM S E of Humacao
RouteState Highway 30
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12491, -65.81729
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,100 (2017)
Projected traffic62,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 30 over Pr 53 built?

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

What condition is Pr 30 over Pr 53 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 30 over Pr 53 carry?

About 41,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 30 over Pr 53?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 30 over Pr 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.