US Bridges

US52 over Glenn Avenue

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2264 · Structure no. 000000000670263

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Glenn Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over Glenn Avenue 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 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesGlenn Avenue
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2264
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13338, -80.23847
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 rating61 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 length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2022)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 over Glenn Avenue built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Glenn Avenue 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 Glenn Avenue carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Glenn Avenue?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US52 over Glenn Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.