I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. N. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190316
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street carry?
About 44,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I277 & NC16 SB over 10th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.