Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River
PoorSanta Isabel Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5 KM West from Salinas · Structure no. 011922
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 409 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 409 ft (124.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River?
The structure is 409 ft (124.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 52 Northbound over Pr 543 and Jueyes River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.