US Bridges

Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River

Good

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 Kms. N.E. of Yabucoa. · Structure no. 025251

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
8,317 ft
75 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,600 by 2025. The structure is 8,317 ft (2,535 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPr 53 40.2 KM
CrossesGuayanes River
Location6 Kms. N.E. of Yabucoa.
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates18.06459, -65.84578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans75
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,317 ft (2,535 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River built?

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

What condition is Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River carry?

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

How long is Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River?

The structure is 8,317 ft (2,535 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 40.2 KM over Guayanes River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.