US Bridges

Pr 52 over Dirt Road

Poor

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM S E of Ponce · Structure no. 023681

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 over Dirt Road 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 4 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 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,100 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesDirt Road
Location2 KM S E of Ponce
RouteState Highway 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98784, -66.59115
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2017)
Projected traffic71,100 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$723,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Dirt Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 over Dirt Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 over Dirt Road carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Dirt Road?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.