NC273 over Lake Wylie
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. N. Jct. SR2882 · Structure no. 000000000710003
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC273 over Lake Wylie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC273 over Lake Wylie in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC273 over Lake Wylie built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC273 over Lake Wylie 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC273 over Lake Wylie carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC273 over Lake Wylie?
The structure is 600 ft (182.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC273 over Lake Wylie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.