US Bridges

Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 012841

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,562 by 2025. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 1 0.1 KM
CrossesPr 52 23.1 KM
Location3 KM South of Caguas
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20143, -66.0509
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2002)
Projected traffic26,562 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 0.1 KM over Pr 52 23.1 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.