Pr 53 Eastbound over BOTIJA CREEK & LOCAL
Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pr 53 Eastbound over BOTIJA CREEK & LOCAL in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,850 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2017).
- It is one of 37 of the 54 inventoried bridges in Naguabo Municipio rated fair (68.5%); 4 (7.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 691 ft |
| Location | 2.5 Km East of Naguabo |
| NBI structure number | 024512 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Puerto Rico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Naguabo Municipio
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr 53 over DIRT ROAD & CHANNEL | 1998 | 20,100 | Fair |
| Pr 53 over DIRT ROAD & CHANNEL | 1998 | 20,100 | Good |
| Pr 53 over Local Road | 1996 | 15,700 | Fair |
| Pr 53 W over BOTIJA CREEK & LOCAL | 1996 | 15,700 | Fair |
| Pr 53 14.0 Km over Local Road | 1996 | 15,700 | Fair |
| Pr 53 over PR 973 & PALMAS CREE | 1996 | 15,700 | Fair |
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