US Bridges

Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706

Poor

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM Northeast of Salinas · Structure no. 019572

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2025. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Westbound
CrossesPr 706
Location8 KM Northeast of Salinas
RouteInterstate 53
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99394, -66.2192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2017)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$98,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706 built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Westbound over Pr 706?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.