US Bridges

US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000670143

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 US311&NC8
CrossesSR4033
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. I40
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08388, -80.22925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2020)
Projected traffic130,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033 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 US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033 carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US52 US311&NC8 over SR4033?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.