I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190035
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 84 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns I77 US74 Ebl Ramp over Irwin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.