PR 53 WESTBOUND
Carrying PR 53 WESTBOUND over PR 713 & CIMARRONA C
7 KM WEST OF GUAYAMA, Guayama, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PR 53 WESTBOUND
The PR 53 WESTBOUND bridge in Guayama, Puerto Rico carries PR 53 WESTBOUND over PR 713 & CIMARRONA C. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 9,850 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PR 53 WESTBOUND compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,850 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022802
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 53 WESTBOUND is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PR 53 WESTBOUND against other structures in Guayama and across Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PR 53 WESTBOUND?
PR 53 WESTBOUND in Guayama, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PR 53 WESTBOUND inspected?
PR 53 WESTBOUND's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,850 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 53 WESTBOUND is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PR 53 WESTBOUND?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PR 53 WESTBOUND.
Who is responsible for maintaining PR 53 WESTBOUND?
Ownership is not specified for PR 53 WESTBOUND in the NBI.
How old is PR 53 WESTBOUND and does age affect safety?
PR 53 WESTBOUND was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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