US Bridges

Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7 KM Northeast of Salinas · Structure no. 012422

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,450
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road 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 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 17,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Northbound
CrossesLocal Road
Location7 KM Northeast of Salinas
RouteInterstate 52
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01186, -66.2447
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,450 (2017)
Projected traffic25,300 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road built?

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

What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Local 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 Northbound over Local Road carry?

About 17,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.