US Bridges

Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2KM N.E. of Humacao · Structure no. 023892

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925 in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 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 Southbound
CrossesPr 925
Location2KM N.E. of Humacao
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15363, -65.79892
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2017)
Projected traffic24,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Pr 925 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925 carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Southbound over Pr 925?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.