US Bridges

Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM Southwest of Cayey · Structure no. 020402

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
744 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,450
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 16,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,750 by 2025. The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 52 Soub 45.8 KM
CrossesLapas River & Local
Location4 KM Southwest of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
Coordinates18.09028, -66.19778
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length744 ft (226.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,450 (2017)
Projected traffic20,750 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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$966,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local carry?

About 16,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local?

The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Soub 45.8 KM over Lapas River & Local?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.