US Bridges

I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1164 · Structure no. 000000001190114

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 34,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,500 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesI77 & US21 Nbl
CrossesSR1138
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1164
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates35.13772, -80.9075
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,750 (2020)
Projected traffic69,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
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 I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138 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 I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138 carry?

About 34,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I77 & US21 Nbl over SR1138?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.