US Bridges

SR1816 over I77

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1821 · Structure no. 000000000970208

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1816 over I77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1816 over I77 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1816
CrossesI77
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1821
RouteState Highway 1816
Coordinates36.02813, -80.81985
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2005)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1816 over I77 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1816 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 SR1816 over I77 carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1816 over I77?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1816 over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.