SR1528 over Long Branch
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1531 · Structure no. 000000000090428
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1528 over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1528 over Long Branch in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1528 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is SR1528 over Long Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1528 over Long Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR1528 over Long Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1528 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.