US Bridges

Pr 52 over Urban City Street

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.2 KM N W of Caguas · Structure no. 009271

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,100
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Urban City Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pr 52 over Urban City Street 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,100 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesUrban City Street
Location1.2 KM N W of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.2503, -66.0426
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$199,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Urban City Street built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 over Urban City Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 over Urban City Street carry?

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

How long is Pr 52 over Urban City Street?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Urban City Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.