US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4.8 KM West of Int Pr 149 · Structure no. 010742

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5 in Ponce 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 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 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,400 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
CrossesPr 506 KM 1.5
Location4.8 KM West of Int Pr 149
RouteInterstate 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.03615, -66.54806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 (31.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,150 (2017)
Projected traffic39,400 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$892,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5 built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5 carry?

About 28,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 506 KM 1.5?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 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 506 KM 1.5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.