Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel
FairJuana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM S E of Juana Diaz · Structure no. 011552
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- 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 Irrigation Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel in Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, 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.
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 (31.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Irrigation Channel?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.