US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road

Fair

Cayey Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.5 KM South of Cayey · Structure no. 020552

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

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road 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 605 ft (184.4 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
CrossesSanto Domingo Creek Road
Location1.5 KM South of Cayey
RouteInterstate 52
CountyCayey Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.10194, -66.16409
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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 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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road carry?

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

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Santo Domingo Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.