US Bridges

Pr 53 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek

Good

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.49 Kms NE of Maunabo · Structure no. 029072

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek 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 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 85 ft (26 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Westbound
CrossesSombrerito Creek
Location2.49 Kms NE of Maunabo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00902, -65.88086
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Westbound 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 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Westbound over Sombrerito Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.