Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre
PoorCaguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM South of Caguas · Structure no. 012872
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- 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 Southbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 52 Southbound 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound 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 Southbound 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 Southbound over Pr 765 & Beatriz Cre?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.