I77 Sbl over Fourth Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. N. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000001190231
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I77 Sbl over Fourth Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Sbl over Fourth Street in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 53 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 82 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I77 Sbl over Fourth Street built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I77 Sbl over Fourth Street 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 I77 Sbl over Fourth Street carry?
About 69,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I77 Sbl over Fourth Street?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I77 Sbl over Fourth Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.