Ramp PR53 to PR970 over Vaca Creek
FairNaguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3KMS. West of Naguabo · Structure no. 025421
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,942
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp PR53 to PR970 over Vaca Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp PR53 to PR970 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 5 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2020. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ramp PR53 to PR970 over Vaca Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp PR53 to PR970 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 Ramp PR53 to PR970 over Vaca Creek carry?
About 2,942 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ramp PR53 to PR970 over Vaca Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp PR53 to PR970 over Vaca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.