US Bridges

Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River

Fair

San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM South of Rio Piedras · Structure no. 019701

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,932
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,932 by 2025. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Pr 52
CrossesPiedras River
Location5 KM South of Rio Piedras
CountySan Juan Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.34499, -66.06847
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,932 (2002)
Projected traffic21,932 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River 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 Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River carry?

About 19,932 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Pr 52 over Piedras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.