PR 53
Carrying PR 53 over FRONTERAS CREEK
0.1 KM EAST HUMACAO, Humacao, Puerto Rico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PR 53
The PR 53 bridge in Humacao, Puerto Rico carries PR 53 over FRONTERAS CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Puerto Rico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PR 53 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1997
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 39.9 m (131 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 023881
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 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 against other structures in Humacao 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?
PR 53 in Humacao, Puerto Rico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PR 53 inspected?
PR 53'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 17,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PR 53 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PR 53?
PR 53 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PR 53?
PR 53 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is PR 53 and does age affect safety?
PR 53 was built in 1997, making it 29 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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