US Bridges

LA Salle Street over I77

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2691 · Structure no. 000000001190153

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Salle Street over I77 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Salle Street over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA Salle Street
CrossesI77
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2691
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.26103, -80.84064
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2016)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA Salle Street over I77 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Salle Street over I77 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA Salle Street over I77 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA Salle Street over I77?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns LA Salle Street over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.