US Bridges

Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road

Poor

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1.1 KM Northeast Int Pr 1 · Structure no. 010672

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road in Ponce 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 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,100 by 2025. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM
CrossesDirt Road
Location1.1 KM Northeast Int Pr 1
RouteInterstate 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0219, -66.57687
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2017)
Projected traffic45,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 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$883,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Nobd 98.9 KM over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.