US Bridges

US52 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd.

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .46 Mi. N. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000000670237

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd. 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 81,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS52 & NC8
CrossesNorthwest Blvd.
Location.46 Mi. N. Jct. US311
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11191, -80.23654
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,500 (2022)
Projected traffic163,000 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 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd. built?

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

What condition is US52 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd. 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 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd. carry?

About 81,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd.?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US52 & NC8 over Northwest Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.