US Bridges

US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1506 · Structure no. 000000000570515

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS52 NC8S
CrossesSR2932 Ws SB RR
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1506
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93768, -80.23396
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US52 NC8S over SR2932 Ws SB RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.