US Bridges

US 52NBL over Dirt

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1669 · Structure no. 000000000670737

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52NBL over Dirt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52NBL over Dirt in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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.

It carries about 61,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,700 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 52NBL
CrossesDirt
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1669
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.20251, -80.29669
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,700 (2015)
Projected traffic68,700 by 2035
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 US 52NBL over Dirt built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52NBL over Dirt 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 52NBL over Dirt carry?

About 61,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52NBL over Dirt?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 52NBL over Dirt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.