Davidson Street over I277 & NC16
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190317
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davidson Street over I277 & NC16 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Davidson Street over I277 & NC16 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 76 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Davidson Street over I277 & NC16 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Davidson Street over I277 & NC16 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Davidson Street over I277 & NC16 carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Davidson Street over I277 & NC16?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Davidson Street over I277 & NC16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.