US Bridges

US52 Sbl over SR1620

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1632 · Structure no. 000000000670335

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Sbl over SR1620 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Sbl over SR1620 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,700 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS52 Sbl
CrossesSR1620
Location1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1632
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.2407, -80.3452
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2013)
Projected traffic54,700 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Sbl over SR1620 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Sbl over SR1620 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US52 Sbl over SR1620 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Sbl over SR1620?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Sbl over SR1620?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.