US Bridges

Pr 901 over Pr 53

Good

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.3 Kms NE of Maunabo · Structure no. 029011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 901 over Pr 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 901 over Pr 53 in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2025. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 901
CrossesPr 53
Location4.3 Kms NE of Maunabo
RouteState Highway 901
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01029, -65.87078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 901 over Pr 53 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 901 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 901 over Pr 53 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 901 over Pr 53?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 901 over Pr 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.