US Bridges

Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · Int Pr 1 and Pr 1R Caguas · Structure no. 008561

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 61 years old, older 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,700 by 2025. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesPr 1 Ramal
LocationInt Pr 1 and Pr 1R Caguas
RouteInterstate 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.26418, -66.0386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2017)
Projected traffic139,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Pr 1 Ramal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.