US Bridges

Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River

Poor

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM West of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 011412

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,800 by 2025. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 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 Sbd KM 92.6
CrossesJacaguas River
Location0.5 KM West of Juana Diaz
RouteInterstate 52
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.04506, -66.52246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2017)
Projected traffic31,800 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Sbd KM 92.6 over Jacaguas River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.