Caldwell Street over I277 & NC16
PoorMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000001190318
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caldwell Street over I277 & NC16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caldwell 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caldwell Street over I277 & NC16 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caldwell 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Caldwell Street over I277 & NC16 carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Caldwell Street over I277 & NC16?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Caldwell Street over I277 & NC16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.