I-277 over Clarkson Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 000000001190078
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-277 over Clarkson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-277 over Clarkson Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 91,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,000 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-277 over Clarkson Street built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-277 over Clarkson Street 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 I-277 over Clarkson Street carry?
About 91,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-277 over Clarkson Street?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-277 over Clarkson Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.