US Bridges

PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway

Good

Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.51 KM NE of Maunabo · Structure no. 029101

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 304 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-53 KM 51.0
CrossesWaterway
Location2.51 KM NE of Maunabo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyMaunabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00368, -65.88727
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width304 ft (92.6 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway built?

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

What condition is PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway 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-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway carry?

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

How long is PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 304 ft wide.

Who owns PR-53 KM 51.0 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.