US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Depression

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South West of Cayey · Structure no. 020422

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Depression is a steel continuous frame carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Depression 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 32,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2025. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 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
CrossesDepression
Location5 KM South West of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.08454, -66.1991
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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
CrossesOther
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$2.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Depression built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Depression 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Depression carry?

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

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Depression?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Depression?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.