US Bridges

Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 020642

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,850 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM
CrossesPr 796 0.6 KM
Location2 KM North of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.28065, -66.03456
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2017)
Projected traffic69,850 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Nbnd 13.8 KM over Pr 796 0.6 KM?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.