US Bridges

Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1

Fair

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Caguas · Structure no. 020661

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
531 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2025. The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Pr 52 to Pr 1
CrossesPr 1
Location1 KM North of Caguas
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.27146, -66.04096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (162 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2005)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$487,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1?

The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Pr 52 to Pr 1 over Pr 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.