US Bridges

Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.70 KM NE of Yabucoa · Structure no. 025241

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,600 by 2025. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 53 40.0 KM
CrossesPr 906 1.8 KM
Location5.70 KM NE of Yabucoa
RouteState Highway 53
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.07804, -65.83849
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2017)
Projected traffic23,600 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM carry?

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

How long is Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 40.0 KM over Pr 906 1.8 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.