US Bridges

Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.5 KM West of Int Pr 149 · Structure no. 011111

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 56,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,800 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location4.5 KM West of Int Pr 149
RouteInterstate 52
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03694, -66.54472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,300 (2017)
Projected traffic78,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 56,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Pr 52 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.