US Bridges

I-74 Ebl over US52 Ramp US52 S

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US52 · Structure no. 000000001710373

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

About this bridge

I-74 Ebl over US52 Ramp US52 S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ebl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 Ebl
CrossesUS52 Ramp US52 S
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.US52
RouteInterstate 74
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.44656, -80.54671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 Ebl over US52 Ramp US52 S built?

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

What condition is I-74 Ebl over US52 Ramp US52 S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.