US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 009091

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,500
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172 in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,500 by 2025. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesPr 172
Location2 KM South of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.21639, -66.04833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,500 (2017)
Projected traffic118,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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$135,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172 carry?

About 86,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 172?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.