US Bridges

Polo Road over SR1528

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC67 · Structure no. 000000000670438

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polo Road over SR1528 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polo Road over SR1528 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPolo Road
CrossesSR1528
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC67
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.13753, -80.291
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Polo Road over SR1528 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polo Road over SR1528 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 Polo Road over SR1528 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Polo Road over SR1528?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Polo Road over SR1528?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.