US Bridges

US52 US311 over US311

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .8 Mi. N. JCT.US58/US421 · Structure no. 000000000670218

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 US311 over US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 US311 over US311 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 90,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 US311
CrossesUS311
Location.8 Mi. N. JCT.US58/US421
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10525, -80.23615
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,000 (2022)
Projected traffic180,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 US311 over US311 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US52 US311 over US311 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US52 US311 over US311 carry?

About 90,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 US311 over US311?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US52 US311 over US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.