West Fifth Street over I77 US21
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1899 · Structure no. 000000001190245
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Fifth Street over I77 US21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fifth Street over I77 US21 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Fifth Street over I77 US21 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is West Fifth Street over I77 US21 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 West Fifth Street over I77 US21 carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Fifth Street over I77 US21?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns West Fifth Street over I77 US21?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.