US Bridges

NC27 over I85

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1662 · Structure no. 000000001190093

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC27
CrossesI85
Location0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1662
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24761, -80.89621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2022)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC27 over I85 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 over I85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 over I85 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over I85?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.