US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM East of Cayey · Structure no. 020312

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15 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.

It carries about 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 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 15
Location1 KM East of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10673, -66.15866
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2017)
Projected traffic41,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
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$70,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15 built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15 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 15 carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 15?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.