US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 Kms East of Ponce · Structure no. 019412

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,550 by 2025. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesPr 1
Location2 Kms East of Ponce
RouteInterstate 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00556, -66.58222
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2017)
Projected traffic35,550 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1 carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.