US52 US311 over Sprague Street
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000670111
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 US311 over Sprague Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 US311 over Sprague Street 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 US311 over Sprague Street built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US52 US311 over Sprague Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US52 US311 over Sprague Street carry?
About 63,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US52 US311 over Sprague Street?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US52 US311 over Sprague Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.