3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR4394 · Structure no. 000000000670185
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 60 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8 carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over US52 US311 & NC8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.