US Bridges

Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31

Fair

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.7 KM NW of Naguabo · Structure no. 025282

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31 in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2025. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Northbound
CrossesConnector Pr 53 to Pr 31
Location0.7 KM NW of Naguabo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2174, -65.73984
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Northbound over Connector Pr 53 to Pr 31?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.