US Bridges

Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 012802

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786 in Cayey 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 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 91,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,500 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Northbound
CrossesPr 7786
Location5 KM North East of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.15372, -66.09701
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,700 (2017)
Projected traffic115,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786 carry?

About 91,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 7786?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.