US Bridges

Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM South of Ponce · Structure no. 022672

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585 in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,150 by 2025. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Westbound
CrossesPr 585
Location1 KM South of Ponce
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99143, -66.62817
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2017)
Projected traffic13,150 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585 carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Westbound over Pr 585?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.