US Bridges

SR1891 over I77

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1852 · Structure no. 000000000970205

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1891 over I77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1891 over I77 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1891
CrossesI77
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1852
RouteState Highway 1891
Coordinates35.95949, -80.84698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1891 over I77 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1891 over I77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1891 over I77 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1891 over I77?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1891 over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.