US Bridges

SR2747 over US52 I285

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR2743 · Structure no. 000000000670060

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2747 over US52 I285 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2747 over US52 I285 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2747
CrossesUS52 I285
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR2743
RouteState Highway 2747
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04774, -80.23673
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2747 over US52 I285 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2747 over US52 I285 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2747 over US52 I285 carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2747 over US52 I285?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR2747 over US52 I285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.