US Bridges

US52 Sbl over Southern Railway

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1669 · Structure no. 000000000670302

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Sbl over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Sbl over Southern Railway in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS52 Sbl
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1669
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.19801, -80.29239
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2019)
Projected traffic49,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Sbl over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Sbl over Southern 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Sbl over Southern Railway carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Sbl over Southern Railway?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Sbl over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.