I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2983 · Structure no. 000000000670028
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek carry?
About 22,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I285SBL US52 Sbl over SR4205 & Soakus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.