US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Rio Piedras · Structure no. 012612

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,266
2003 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 65,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,287 by 2020. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesLocal Road
Location5 KM South of Rio Piedras
RouteInterstate 52
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.35117, -66.07051
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,266 (2003)
Projected traffic77,287 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$143,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road carry?

About 65,266 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.