US Bridges

SR1522 over US 74 Bypass

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.N.Of SR1520 · Structure no. 000000001790543

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1522 over US 74 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1522 over US 74 Bypass in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1522
CrossesUS 74 Bypass
Location0.5 Mi.N.Of SR1520
RouteState Highway 1522
Coordinates35.09631, -80.65284
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2014)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1522 over US 74 Bypass built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1522 over US 74 Bypass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1522 over US 74 Bypass carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1522 over US 74 Bypass?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1522 over US 74 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.