US Bridges

Pr 52 over Bairoa River

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 008581

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Bairoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 over Bairoa River in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 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 100,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,100 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesBairoa River
Location2.5 KM North of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.25667, -66.04278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,100 (2017)
Projected traffic137,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Bairoa River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pr 52 over Bairoa River 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 Bairoa River carry?

About 100,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Bairoa River?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Bairoa River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.