US Bridges

US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR2264 · Structure no. 000000000670257

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 Sbl
CrossesSR2456 & N.S. Railway
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR2264
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12705, -80.23326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2020)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Sbl over SR2456 & N.S. Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.