US Bridges

US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. W. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190309

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
726 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2040. The structure is 726 ft (221.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS74 Wbl
CrossesI277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl
Location0.35 Mi. W. Jct. NC27
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22182, -80.82892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length726 ft (221.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2019)
Projected traffic102,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 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 US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl?

The structure is 726 ft (221.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Wbl over I277 NC16 NC27 US74 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.