US Bridges

Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74

GoodClosed to traffic

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Miles West JCT NC-66 · Structure no. 000000000670736

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWestbound Byp(cld)
CrossesFuture I-74
Location0.8 Miles West JCT NC-66
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20333, -80.29472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74 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 Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Westbound Byp(cld) over Future I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.