US Bridges

Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.1 KM Southwest of Cayey · Structure no. 020492

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715 in Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,500 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Northbound
CrossesPr 715
Location2.1 KM Southwest of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.09179, -66.17686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,900 (2017)
Projected traffic41,500 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$676,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715 carry?

About 32,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 715?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.