US Bridges

US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp

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Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S. SR2740(N Ma.St.) · Structure no. 000000001590034

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp in Rowan 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29/NC152
CrossesUS29 LOOP/US29 Ramp
Location0.2MI.S. SR2740(N Ma.St.)
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57354, -80.56456
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2016)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp built?

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

What condition is US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US29/NC152 over US29 LOOP/US29 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.