US Bridges

PR-52 over Access Road

Good

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico · PR-52 KM 12.5 · Structure no. 031061

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PR-52 over Access Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PR-52 over Access Road 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 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPR-52
CrossesAccess Road
LocationPR-52 KM 12.5
RouteState Highway 52
CountyCaguas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.29015, -66.04246
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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
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 Access Road built?

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

What condition is PR-52 over Access Road 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 Access Road carry?

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

How long is PR-52 over Access Road?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns PR-52 over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.