US Bridges

Pr 53 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901

Good

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.48 Kms of NE Maunabo · Structure no. 029092

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2025. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Westbound
CrossesLocal Road Off Pr 901
Location2.48 Kms of NE Maunabo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00429, -65.8867
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck32 ft (9.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901 built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901 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 Local Road Off Pr 901 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Westbound over Local Road Off Pr 901?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.