US Bridges

Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel

Good

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM S.W. of Naguabo · Structure no. 025562

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2025. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53
CrossesDirt Road & Channel
Location4.5 KM S.W. of Naguabo
RouteInterstate 53
CountyNaguabo Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20731, -65.78005
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2017)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 over Dirt Road & Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.