NC49 over I77
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.17 Mi. W. Jct. US521 · Structure no. 000000001190120
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 293 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC49 over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC49 over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 85 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NC49 over I77 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC49 over I77 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 NC49 over I77 carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC49 over I77?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns NC49 over I77?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.