US Bridges

Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM Southwest of Ponce · Structure no. 024151

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,800
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,300 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52
CrossesDel Agua Creek
Location1 KM Southwest of Ponce
CountyPonce Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99108, -66.6414
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2017)
Projected traffic26,300 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek 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 over Del Agua Creek carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 over Del Agua Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.