US Bridges

Pressley Road over I77

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190193

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pressley Road over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pressley Road 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 5 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPressley Road
CrossesI77
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18489, -80.88793
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2007)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pressley Road over I77 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pressley Road 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 Pressley Road over I77 carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pressley Road over I77?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pressley Road over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.