US Bridges

I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1138 · Structure no. 000000001190046

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 39,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,500 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 US21 Sbl
CrossesSR1128
Location1.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1138
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates35.11492, -80.9243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,750 (2020)
Projected traffic79,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US21 Sbl over SR1128 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128 carry?

About 39,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 US21 Sbl over SR1128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.