US Bridges

Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3.5 KM S W of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 010752

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,150
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,400 by 2025. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Nor 94.6 KM
CrossesFarm Road
Location3.5 KM S W of Juana Diaz
RouteInterstate 52
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03891, -66.54009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,150 (2017)
Projected traffic39,400 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$862,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road carry?

About 28,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Nor 94.6 KM over Farm Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.