US Bridges

US52 over Winston Salem RR

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Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR1907 · Structure no. 000000001670303

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Winston Salem RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 over Winston Salem RR in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesWinston Salem RR
Location0.15 Mi. S. Jct. SR1907
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31469, -80.18006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US52 over Winston Salem RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Winston Salem RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US52 over Winston Salem RR carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Winston Salem RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US52 over Winston Salem RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.