US Bridges

Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 KM

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 012851

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
445 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 KM is a concrete tee beam carrying Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2025. The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 1 37.8 KM
CrossesPr 52 22.2 KM
Location2.5 KM South of Caguas
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.20922, -66.04777
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length445 ft (135.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2017)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$529,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 KM built?

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

What condition is Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 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 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 KM carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 KM?

The structure is 445 ft (135.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1 37.8 KM over Pr 52 22.2 KM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.