I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.)
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.38 Mi. N. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001190221
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.) in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,000 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.) built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.) 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 I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.) carry?
About 60,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.)?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns I77 Nbl US21 Nbl over US29 NC27(MOREHEAD St.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.