Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River
PoorPatillas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM S.E. of Patillas · Structure no. 023151
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,880 ft
- 31 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River in Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2025. The structure is 3,880 ft (1,182.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River?
The structure is 3,880 ft (1,182.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 53 over Grande De Patillas River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.