US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535

Fair

Juana Diaz Municipio, Puerto Rico · Over Pr 535 at KM 1.7 · Structure no. 012052

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535 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 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 35,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,100 by 2025. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesPr 535
LocationOver Pr 535 at KM 1.7
RouteInterstate 52
CountyJuana Diaz Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03392, -66.46697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,800 (2017)
Projected traffic50,100 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535 built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535 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 Pr 535 carry?

About 35,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 535?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.