US Bridges

US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1669 · Structure no. 000000000670297

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS52 Nbl
CrossesNorkfolk Southern Railwa
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1669
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.19875, -80.2923
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length387 ft (117.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa?

The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Nbl over Norkfolk Southern Railwa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.