US Bridges

Pr 53 Northbound over Channel

Good

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 Kms S. E. of Humacao · Structure no. 024032

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Northbound over Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Northbound over Channel 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2025. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 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
CrossesChannel
Location6 Kms S. E. of Humacao
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.1056, -65.81955
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2017)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Channel built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Northbound over Channel 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 Northbound over Channel carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Northbound over Channel?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Northbound over Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.