US Bridges

Cindy Lane over I77

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR 2074 · Structure no. 000000001190312

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cindy Lane over I77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cindy Lane over I77 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCindy Lane
CrossesI77
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR 2074
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.28437, -80.84845
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cindy Lane over I77 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Cindy Lane over I77 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 Cindy Lane over I77 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cindy Lane over I77?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cindy Lane over I77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.