US Bridges

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153

Fair

Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.3 KM N N E Santa Isabel · Structure no. 011892

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153 in Santa Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,076 by 2020. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 52 Southbound
CrossesPr 153
Location5.3 KM N N E Santa Isabel
RouteInterstate 52
CountySanta Isabel Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.0112, -66.38444
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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2001)
Projected traffic20,076 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153 carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 52 Southbound over Pr 153?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.