US Bridges

I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001190308

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2040. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesI77 Nbl
CrossesI77 Sbl
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. I85
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates35.27652, -80.8455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2019)
Projected traffic130,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nbl over I77 Sbl built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I77 Nbl over I77 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.