US Bridges

Pr 52 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild

Fair

Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM S.W of Ponce · Structure no. 024162

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,782 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,150 by 2025. The structure is 1,782 ft (543.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 52 Eastbound
CrossesBaramaya St.& Matild
Location1 KM S.W of Ponce
RouteInterstate 1
Coordinates17.99194, -66.63694
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,782 ft (543.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2017)
Projected traffic13,150 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild 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 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild?

The structure is 1,782 ft (543.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Eastbound over Baramaya St.& Matild?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.