US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1

FairPosted for load

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM East of Cayey · Structure no. 020292

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,850
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1 in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesAccess Road to Pr 1
Location1.5 KM East of Cayey
RouteInterstate 1
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.11282, -66.14566
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,850 (2017)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1 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 Access Road to Pr 1 carry?

About 32,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Access Road to Pr 1?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.