US Bridges

NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.10 Mi. E. Jct. SR3300 · Structure no. 000000001190173

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC27 Wbl Ramp
CrossesUS74
Location0.10 Mi. E. Jct. SR3300
RouteState Highway 27
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21948, -80.82504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74 built?

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

What condition is NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC27 Wbl Ramp over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.