US Bridges

US52 over Liberty Street Connector

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000000670232

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Liberty Street Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over Liberty Street Connector 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 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,000 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesLiberty Street Connector
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. US311
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10917, -80.23639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2022)
Projected traffic160,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Liberty Street Connector built?

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

What condition is US52 over Liberty Street Connector 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US52 over Liberty Street Connector carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Liberty Street Connector?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US52 over Liberty Street Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.