Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek
GoodMaunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.49 Kms NE Maunabo · Structure no. 029061
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek in Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2025. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 53 Eastbound over Sombrerito Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.