US Bridges

US 52 over Future I-74

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Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.76.MI.N.JCT. Ziglar RD · Structure no. 000000000670739

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Future I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Future I-74 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesFuture I-74
Location0.76.MI.N.JCT. Ziglar RD
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20229, -80.29847
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 52 over Future I-74 built?

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

What condition is US 52 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Future I-74 carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Future I-74?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Future I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.