US Bridges

Pr 8838 over Pr 52

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 6 KM S W of Rio Piedras · Structure no. 012601

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 8838 over Pr 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 8838 over Pr 52 in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2025. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 8838
CrossesPr 52
Location6 KM S W of Rio Piedras
RouteState Highway 838
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.37575, -66.07069
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2017)
Projected traffic23,800 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 8838 over Pr 52 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 8838 over Pr 52 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 8838 over Pr 52 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pr 8838 over Pr 52?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 8838 over Pr 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.