US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM East of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 011532

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,050 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 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
CrossesDirt Road
Location5 KM East of Juana Diaz
RouteInterstate 52
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03234, -66.48493
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2017)
Projected traffic25,050 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$857,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.