US Bridges

SR1634 over US52

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.W. JCT.US52N Ramp · Structure no. 000000000670428

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1634 over US52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1634 over US52 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1634
CrossesUS52
Location.05 Mi.W. JCT.US52N Ramp
RouteState Highway 1634
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.24823, -80.35274
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1634 over US52 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1634 over US52 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 SR1634 over US52 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1634 over US52?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1634 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.