US Bridges

US 52 over Future I-74

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Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.15.MI.N.JCT. Ziglar RD · Structure no. 000000000670741

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,250
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 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 389 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
Location1.15.MI.N.JCT. Ziglar RD
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20004, -80.30165
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width389 ft (118.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2020)
Projected traffic40,500 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 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 August 2023.

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

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Future I-74?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 389 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Future I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.