US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek

FairPosted for load

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 012762

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
666 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,150
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 53 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 29,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,950 by 2025. The structure is 666 ft (203.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesSonadora Creek
Location7 KM South of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.17134, -66.0619
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length666 ft (203.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,150 (2017)
Projected traffic39,950 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek 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 Southbound over Sonadora Creek carry?

About 29,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek?

The structure is 666 ft (203.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Sonadora Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.