US Bridges

Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM West of Int Pr 149 · Structure no. 010712

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 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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CarriesPr 52 NB 96.8 KM
CrossesFarm Road
Location6 KM West of Int Pr 149
RouteInterstate 1
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03264, -66.56038
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2017)
Projected traffic35,000 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 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 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 NB 96.8 KM over Farm Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.