US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.9 KM Northeast of Cayey · Structure no. 020202

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass 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 32,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesCattle Pass
Location4.9 KM Northeast of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12719, -66.11999
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,850 (2017)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$788,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass carry?

About 32,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Cattle Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.