I77 Nbl over I85
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 2.2MI. N. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001190302
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I77 Nbl over I85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Nbl over I85 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, 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 74,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,000 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 73 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 I77 Nbl over I85 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I77 Nbl over I85 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 Nbl over I85 carry?
About 74,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I77 Nbl over I85?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I77 Nbl over I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.