Pr 53 over Vaca Creek
FairNaguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 Kms West of Naguabo · Structure no. 025402
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,050
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 53 over Vaca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Vaca 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 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,250 by 2025. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 53 over Vaca Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 53 over Vaca Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 53 over Vaca Creek carry?
About 10,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pr 53 over Vaca Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 53 over Vaca Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.