US Bridges

Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Northeast of Salinas · Structure no. 012411

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,241 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 94.1 KM
CrossesPr 52 61.0 KM
Location6 KM Northeast of Salinas
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00599, -66.24641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2017)
Projected traffic29,241 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 94.1 KM over Pr 52 61.0 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.