Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River
FairCayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North East of Cayey · Structure no. 020232
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 294 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,850
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2025. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River carry?
About 32,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River?
The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over LA Plata River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.