Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek
GoodHumacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.1 KM East Humacao · Structure no. 023881
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek 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 over Fronteras Creek carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 53 over Fronteras Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.