US Bridges

Pr 53 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities

Fair

Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 East of Yabucoa · Structure no. 025261

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2025. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 43.4 KM
CrossesSun Oil Utilities
Location4.5 East of Yabucoa
RouteInterstate 53
CountyYabucoa Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04876, -65.84835
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2017)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities 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 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 43.4 KM over Sun Oil Utilities?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.