US Bridges

Pr 52 over Bucana River

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · Pr 52 KM 103.4 · Structure no. 023351

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
679 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
51,907
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Bucana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 over Bucana River in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 51,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,248 by 2025. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesBucana River
LocationPr 52 KM 103.4
RouteInterstate 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98556, -66.59778
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,907 (2008)
Projected traffic73,248 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$706,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Bucana River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 over Bucana River 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 over Bucana River carry?

About 51,907 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Bucana River?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Bucana River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.