US Bridges

Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12

Poor

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.8 MI from Pr 2 · Structure no. 023481

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,300 by 2025. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 124 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 52 104.9 KM
CrossesPr 12
Location0.8 MI from Pr 2
RouteInterstate 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98689, -66.60923
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2017)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12 built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12 carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 104.9 KM over Pr 12?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.