US Bridges

I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000001710372

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 Wbl
CrossesUS52 Ramp US52 S
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.US52
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.44686, -80.54688
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,000 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Wbl over US52 Ramp US52 S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.