US Bridges

US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road)

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1725 · Structure no. 000000000670270

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road) in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,500 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 Nbl
CrossesSR1733 (motor Road)
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1725
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.1555, -80.25285
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2020)
Projected traffic51,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road) carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road)?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl over SR1733 (motor Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.