US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 1 KM North of Salinas · Structure no. 012262

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road 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 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,896 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesDirt Road
Location1 KM North of Salinas
RouteInterstate 52
Coordinates17.9893, -66.29754
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2001)
Projected traffic26,896 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Southbound over Dirt Road 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 Dirt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.