Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2691 · Structure no. 000000001190286
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 496 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek?
The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Oaklawn Ave. over I77 & Irwin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.