US Bridges

Pr 52 over Pr 156

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM West of Caguas · Structure no. 008611

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Pr 156 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 over Pr 156 in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 93,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,700 by 2025. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesPr 156
Location1 KM West of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.23404, -66.04313
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,200 (2017)
Projected traffic127,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$332,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Pr 156 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Pr 52 over Pr 156 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 over Pr 156 carry?

About 93,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Pr 156?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Pr 156?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.