US Bridges

Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek

Poor

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Salinas · Structure no. 012232

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 years old, older 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,700 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 52 Northbound
CrossesHonda Creek
Location2 KM North of Salinas
RouteInterstate 52
Coordinates17.99288, -66.30161
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2017)
Projected traffic25,700 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.