US Bridges

US52 Byp Sbl over NC89

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1670 · Structure no. 000000001710205

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 Byp Sbl over NC89 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 Byp Sbl over NC89 in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS52 Byp Sbl
CrossesNC89
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1670
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.49944, -80.62239
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2021)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Byp Sbl over NC89 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 Byp Sbl over NC89 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US52 Byp Sbl over NC89 carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US52 Byp Sbl over NC89?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US52 Byp Sbl over NC89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.