US Bridges

NC65 over US52

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1632 · Structure no. 000000000670036

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
386 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC65 over US52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC65 over US52 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC65
CrossesUS52
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1632
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.21061, -80.30319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length386 ft (117.6 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC65 over US52 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC65 over US52 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC65 over US52 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC65 over US52?

The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns NC65 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.