US Bridges

Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM Northeast of Salinas · Structure no. 012401

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241 in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,600 by 2025. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 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 Northbound
CrossesBridge 1241
Location6 KM Northeast of Salinas
RouteInterstate 52
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0056, -66.24635
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,900 (2017)
Projected traffic50,600 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241 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 Northbound over Bridge 1241 carry?

About 34,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Bridge 1241?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.