US Bridges

Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM N E of Yabucoa · Structure no. 024061

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,600 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 39.6 KM
CrossesLos Pinos Road
Location6 KM N E of Yabucoa
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08219, -65.83779
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2017)
Projected traffic23,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 39.6 KM over Los Pinos Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.