Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre
FairCaguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 012862
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 606 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,150
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre 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 29,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,950 by 2025. The structure is 606 ft (184.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre 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 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre carry?
About 29,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre?
The structure is 606 ft (184.6 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.