Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545
FairSanta Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico · At Coamo Reservoir Dam · Structure no. 011632
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 445 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545 in Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,850 by 2025. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545 carry?
About 20,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Coamo River & Pr 545?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.