Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road
GoodNaguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM Northwest of Naguabo · Structure no. 025312
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2025. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 53 Southbound over Dirt Road?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.