US Bridges

Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree

Fair

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 Km. N.E. of Naguabo · Structure no. 024531

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,092 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,700 by 2025. The structure is 2,092 ft (637.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPr 53
CrossesPr 973 & Palmas Cree
Location4 Km. N.E. of Naguabo
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.22117, -65.69152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,092 ft (637.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2017)
Projected traffic20,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree?

The structure is 2,092 ft (637.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Pr 973 & Palmas Cree?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.