PR 53 SOUTHBOUND
Carrying PR 53 SOUTHBOUND over FUTURE ROAD
2.5 KM SOUTH OF FAJARDO, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PR 53 SOUTHBOUND
The PR 53 SOUTHBOUND bridge in Fajardo, Puerto Rico carries PR 53 SOUTHBOUND over FUTURE ROAD. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PR 53 SOUTHBOUND compares
Live comparison across Puerto Rico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,550 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 023022
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PR 53 SOUTHBOUND 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 SOUTHBOUND against other structures in Fajardo 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 SOUTHBOUND?
PR 53 SOUTHBOUND in Fajardo, Puerto Rico has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PR 53 SOUTHBOUND inspected?
PR 53 SOUTHBOUND'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 9,550 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 53 SOUTHBOUND is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PR 53 SOUTHBOUND?
PR 53 SOUTHBOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PR 53 SOUTHBOUND?
PR 53 SOUTHBOUND is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is PR 53 SOUTHBOUND and does age affect safety?
PR 53 SOUTHBOUND was built in 1994, making it 32 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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