US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Honda Creek

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM North of Salinas · Structure no. 012242

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,040
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Honda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound 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 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 17,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2025. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesHonda Creek
Location2 KM North of Salinas
RouteInterstate 52
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.99321, -66.30156
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,040 (2009)
Projected traffic23,520 by 2025
Trucks4%
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 Southbound 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 Southbound over Honda 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 July 2023.

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

About 17,040 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Honda Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.