US Bridges

US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.)

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2264 · Structure no. 000000000670267

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.) in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS52 Nbl
CrossesSR1825 (patterson Ave.)
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2264
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.14816, -80.24412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2020)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.) carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.)?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl over SR1825 (patterson Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.