US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.8 KM Northeast of Cayey · Structure no. 020242

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,700
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738 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 65,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,800 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 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
CrossesPr 738
Location3.8 KM Northeast of Cayey
RouteInterstate 1
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.12013, -66.12745
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 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 (28.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,700 (2017)
Projected traffic82,800 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$743,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738 carry?

About 65,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 738?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.