US Bridges

Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2.5 KM East of Ponce · Structure no. 023712

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,400
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Local 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 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,550 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Northbound
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.5 KM East of Ponce
RouteState Highway 52
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.00161, -66.58351
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2017)
Projected traffic35,550 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 Northbound over Local Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.