Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River
FairSalinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.5 KM North of Salinas · Structure no. 012272
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 328 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,400 by 2025. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River carry?
About 37,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Nigua River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.