US Bridges

Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM Northwest of Salinas · Structure no. 019552

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,050
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Westbound
CrossesHucar Creek
Location7 KM Northwest of Salinas
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99954, -66.23699
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,050 (2017)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek carry?

About 9,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Westbound over Hucar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.