US Bridges

US52N over SR1242

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000570532

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52N over SR1242 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52N over SR1242 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS52N
CrossesSR1242
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates35.84827, -80.27816
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US52N over SR1242 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52N over SR1242 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US52N over SR1242 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52N over SR1242?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US52N over SR1242?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.