US Bridges

Pr 53 over Pr 927

Fair

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Kms Northeast Humacao · Structure no. 024291

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Pr 927 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Pr 927 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 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesPr 927
Location4 Kms Northeast Humacao
RouteInterstate 53
CountyHumacao Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18626, -65.79383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2017)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Pr 927 built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 over Pr 927 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Pr 927 carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Pr 927?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Pr 927?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.