US52 over 28th Street
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2456 · Structure no. 000000000670255
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US52 over 28th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over 28th Street in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 97 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US52 over 28th Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US52 over 28th Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US52 over 28th Street carry?
About 70,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US52 over 28th Street?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US52 over 28th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.