Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek
FairCaguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 012822
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1982, 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.
It carries about 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,850 by 2025. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek carry?
About 29,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Quebradillas Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.