US Bridges

I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 10 Ft. N. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190281

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI77 Ramp
CrossesI77 Sbl
Location10 Ft. N. Jct. NC16
RouteInterstate 77
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24416, -80.84802
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl 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 Ramp over I77 Sbl carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I77 Ramp over I77 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.