US Bridges

Remount Road over I77

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.53 Mi. E. Jct. NC160 · Structure no. 000000001190205

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remount Road over I77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Remount Road over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRemount Road
CrossesI77
Location0.53 Mi. E. Jct. NC160
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21071, -80.87489
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Remount Road over I77 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Remount 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Remount Road over I77 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Remount Road over I77?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Remount Road over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.