US Bridges

I-77 Nbl over I40

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi.N.Jct.E.Broad · Structure no. 000000000970169

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Nbl over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Nbl over I40 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-77 Nbl
CrossesI40
Location1.3 Mi.N.Jct.E.Broad
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates35.80971, -80.86105
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2020)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-77 Nbl over I40 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 Nbl over I40 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 I-77 Nbl over I40 carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Nbl over I40?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Nbl over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.