US Bridges

Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR

Fair

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 8 KM SW of Cayey 3.7 · Structure no. 020382

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,038 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,450
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 16,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,750 by 2025. The structure is 1,038 ft (316.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 N KM 49.5
CrossesPr 714 & LA Palma CR
Location8 KM SW of Cayey 3.7
RouteInterstate 52
CountySalinas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.06789, -66.21924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,038 ft (316.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,450 (2017)
Projected traffic20,750 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR carry?

About 16,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR?

The structure is 1,038 ft (316.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 N KM 49.5 over Pr 714 & LA Palma CR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.