US Bridges

US52 Ramp over Salem Creek

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.2M. N. Jct. SR4033 · Structure no. 000000000670688

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Ramp over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Ramp over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,000 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52 Ramp
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.2M. N. Jct. SR4033
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08624, -80.2285
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2019)
Projected traffic74,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US52 Ramp over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Ramp over Salem Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US52 Ramp over Salem Creek carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Ramp over Salem Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Ramp over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.