US Bridges

PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca&

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Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-52 KM 12.1 · Structure no. 031051

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca& is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca& in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,850 by 2025. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-52
CrossesLocal Street Rio Ca&
LocationPR-52 KM 12.1
RouteState Highway 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29202, -66.04411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2017)
Projected traffic69,850 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca& built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca& in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca& carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca&?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns PR-52 over Local Street Rio Ca&?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.