US Bridges

Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek

Good

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 Kms West of Naguabo · Structure no. 025361

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2025. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRamp PR970 to PR53
CrossesMaizales Creek
Location3.5 Kms West of Naguabo
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates18.21556, -65.76083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2005)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp PR970 to PR53 over Maizales Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.